This wine can measure with Old World! The flavors, of course, are slightly sweeter, but as far as acidity, tannins, just overall texture, color and flavor....absolutely! The wine also has "holding power" and will be drinkable easily 5 - 8 years from now. If you only have one bottle, go get another...one to drink now and one to consume 5 years from (if you can wait - yes it is that good).
I recently enjoyed listening to Doug Shafer interview Robin Lail on The Taste podcast and thought it would be apropos to pop another one. It was definitely more enjoyable than the last bottle I had on release. A very elegant style of SB, with beautiful color profile and great acidity. I still think the price is a little steep, but the pedigree of this wine is nothing but class. Saving the last bottle for a year or so, it will definitely drink well for several more years to come.
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3/11/2021 - Niagara wrote: 91 Points
Not as exciting as most Georgia vintages, but darn good wine.
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6/27/2020 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 94 Points
This wine can measure with Old World! The flavors, of course, are slightly sweeter, but as far as acidity, tannins, just overall texture, color and flavor....absolutely! The wine also has "holding power" and will be drinkable easily 5 - 8 years from now. If you only have one bottle, go get another...one to drink now and one to consume 5 years from (if you can wait - yes it is that good).
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3/27/2020 - JEP007 Likes this wine: 94 Points
I recently enjoyed listening to Doug Shafer interview Robin Lail on The Taste podcast and thought it would be apropos to pop another one. It was definitely more enjoyable than the last bottle I had on release. A very elegant style of SB, with beautiful color profile and great acidity. I still think the price is a little steep, but the pedigree of this wine is nothing but class. Saving the last bottle for a year or so, it will definitely drink well for several more years to come.
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1/7/2019 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 94 Points
two more years to reach it's peak...in my opinion.
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11/10/2018 - JonnyG Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rich and unctuous, with more wood than I recall from previous vintages. Can a wine try too hard?
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