Bought six from a local retailer for 5/b 18 months ago. I tried this shortly after purchase and found it tasty but with a sour note that puzzled me. Tonight's bottle was better: very good dark color, fragrant grapey nose of mature fruit, very good mouthfeel. This is an above-average, versatile everyday red. Stored vertically (screwcap) in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.
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8/21/2019 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to my TN of Aug 18 '18: Fruit has become less bright, and this is improving with some age. Still notable+ and good for some time to come.
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8/21/2018 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought six from a local retailer for 5/b 18 months ago. I tried this shortly after purchase and found it tasty but with a sour note that puzzled me. Tonight's bottle was better: very good dark color, fragrant grapey nose of mature fruit, very good mouthfeel. This is an above-average, versatile everyday red. Stored vertically (screwcap) in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.
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2/22/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Has some acidity, not just super fruity, tasty.
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