Medium golden color. Aromas of fig, roasted peach, ripe lychee, and noticeable touch of oak. Acid and oak are prominent on the palate. Flavors of yellow stone fruits, pecan with a hint of mint that are not as intense as one would like. Acidic backbone tends to detract from structure. Best to consume before long.
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Second time around and this time with proper stemware. More expressive on the nose than before, no surprise, with initial waves of apple on top of light sweet spice and light toasted wood. Great integration with same lovely wet stone added to the Meyer lemon and pecan tastes. Good acidity for the vintage. In a nice spot now. Score: 93. Relative to expectations ++
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Despite having a few bottle issues with previous vintages, I persevered because when it is good, it is really good. I am glad that I did because this is absolutely on point—a creamy, buttery nose with a saline finish. Medium to full-bodied with medium acidity and a long clean, mouthwatering finish. Less luscious in style than 2009 but better than 2012. It is already drinking well but still young.
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3/31/2023 - achim_berg@icloud.com wrote: 95 Points
Stunning wine. Right in the drinking window. Flintstone. Great complexity and length.
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1/7/2023 - JJYoyo wrote: flawed
Poxed!
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12/30/2022 - Musinus wrote: 92 Points
Medium golden color. Aromas of fig, roasted peach, ripe lychee, and noticeable touch of oak. Acid and oak are prominent on the palate. Flavors of yellow stone fruits, pecan with a hint of mint that are not as intense as one would like. Acidic backbone tends to detract from structure. Best to consume before long.
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1/27/2022 - JJYoyo Likes this wine: 93 Points
Second time around and this time with proper stemware. More expressive on the nose than before, no surprise, with initial waves of apple on top of light sweet spice and light toasted wood. Great integration with same lovely wet stone added to the Meyer lemon and pecan tastes. Good acidity for the vintage. In a nice spot now.
Score: 93. Relative to expectations ++
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1/1/2022 - tmagsmaken Likes this wine: 92 Points
Despite having a few bottle issues with previous vintages, I persevered because when it is good, it is really good. I am glad that I did because this is absolutely on point—a creamy, buttery nose with a saline finish. Medium to full-bodied with medium acidity and a long clean, mouthwatering finish.
Less luscious in style than 2009 but better than 2012. It is already drinking well but still young.
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