A softening and supple dark berry elixir, with brambly, almost sagelike undertones. In the glass, the colors are starting to fade, but at almost ten years it's still holding together very nicely. What I like the most are the soft and silky tannins, which intertwine nicely with the blackberry and tarry midpalate to give it a very expansive mouthfeel. The finish is a nice full 25-30 seconds and to me improves the overall score by another two or so points. I like where this wine is going, and its a nice example of why this vintage is definitely a winner.
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This, my second bottle, was pleasantly accepted by all present. Having clearly integrated over the past year or so, I was similarly pleased but since uncritically quaffed, as one of about 8 or 9 bottles of the evening, I can't begin to recall any detailed descriptors.
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10/8/2011 - TJK wrote: 92 Points
Favorite wine of the night. Surprised some cab lovers. Full and smooth with a hint of spice. Great color and long finish.
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4/10/2011 - erikes wrote: 91 Points
Well balanced. Drinking great right now. Food friendly. Balance and fruit well integrated. Great value. Would not hesitate to purchase more.
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8/29/2010 - Mr.Overhill wrote: 93 Points
A softening and supple dark berry elixir, with brambly, almost sagelike undertones. In the glass, the colors are starting to fade, but at almost ten years it's still holding together very nicely. What I like the most are the soft and silky tannins, which intertwine nicely with the blackberry and tarry midpalate to give it a very expansive mouthfeel. The finish is a nice full 25-30 seconds and to me improves the overall score by another two or so points. I like where this wine is going, and its a nice example of why this vintage is definitely a winner.
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10/24/2009 - golfwine wrote: 87 Points
This, my second bottle, was pleasantly accepted by all present. Having clearly integrated over the past year or so, I was similarly pleased but since uncritically quaffed, as one of about 8 or 9 bottles of the evening, I can't begin to recall any detailed descriptors.
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10/5/2009 - depdoc wrote: 89 Points
Pleasant nose of dark berries, and nicely balanced with little tannin. Not a lot ot depth, but pleasant.
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