this was superb, much better than the previous bottle I had of the same vintage before. Subtle spices, dark fruit, not too impressive bouquet, but excellent length and soft tannins. Kept improving even after being open for 3+ hours. A real hidden gem of a vineyard. Unfortunately my last bottle of this and likley no more to be found anywhere.
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Improved after being open for about an hour.Leather, cherry aroma. Palate of black currant, cherry, some spice on the finish. Nice body and decent finish. I have it on good authority it can age well over 10+years. Have 1 bottle left so I will let you know in a few years.
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One of the best value new world bordeaux-style blends I have tasted. This vintage was held back and only recently released. It is drinking beautifully right now - a much more restrained old-world style but still plenty of heft. Deep purple color with lots of plum, earth and spice. Alcohol much more balanced then many other new world wines.
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1/1/2011 - Dr.F wrote: 93 Points
this was superb, much better than the previous bottle I had of the same vintage before. Subtle spices, dark fruit, not too impressive bouquet, but excellent length and soft tannins. Kept improving even after being open for 3+ hours. A real hidden gem of a vineyard. Unfortunately my last bottle of this and likley no more to be found anywhere.
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3/2/2010 - Dr.F wrote: 88 Points
Improved after being open for about an hour.Leather, cherry aroma. Palate of black currant, cherry, some spice on the finish. Nice body and decent finish. I have it on good authority it can age well over 10+years. Have 1 bottle left so I will let you know in a few years.
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11/2/2009 - Pool Boy wrote: 85 Points
Plum, tea leaves and earth. Not bad. 85pts.
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1/11/2009 - Prissytraveller wrote: 86 Points
One of the best value new world bordeaux-style blends I have tasted. This vintage was held back and only recently released. It is drinking beautifully right now - a much more restrained old-world style but still plenty of heft. Deep purple color with lots of plum, earth and spice. Alcohol much more balanced then many other new world wines.
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11/17/2008 - Pool Boy wrote: 85 Points
Decent spice and earth notes to this. While not my usual cup of tea, I was pleased (my wife likes this more than I do). 84-85pts.
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