While probably past its prime, this wine was a surprising delight for a special occasion. The high Cabernet (80%+) in the blend likely contributed to this. The tannins were nicely controlled, the fruit was laid back but still vibrant, and there were delightful aged notes throughout with a nice finish as well.
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New World Blind Tasting Group $40+ (Bin 75): Dark garnet core with lighter garnet rim; vanilla, rosemary, cooked fruit, darker fruit, lots of spice, clove, allspice; some strong tannin, hints at red fruit with lots of dark fruit, eucalyptus, big, some pencil shavings; very decent, seemed like a more youthful and balanced example than others.
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New World Blind Tasting Group $25+ (Bin 75): Darker core with dull garnet rim; nose of currant, slight stewed red and dark fruit, cedar, tobacco, hints at green pepper; palate has good amount of tannin but softer due to its age; tasty, better with pop and pour than the last one which may have been decanted too long.
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Dark core with crimson garnet rim; roasted currant, new oak, aged, menthol, licorice, vanilla, cocoa; minty, black currant, red currant, sandy grainy tannin, tobacco.
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8/26/2020 - Eroling wrote: 91 Points
While probably past its prime, this wine was a surprising delight for a special occasion. The high Cabernet (80%+) in the blend likely contributed to this. The tannins were nicely controlled, the fruit was laid back but still vibrant, and there were delightful aged notes throughout with a nice finish as well.
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3/13/2015 - Rezy13 wrote:
New World Blind Tasting Group $40+ (Bin 75): Dark garnet core with lighter garnet rim; vanilla, rosemary, cooked fruit, darker fruit, lots of spice, clove, allspice; some strong tannin, hints at red fruit with lots of dark fruit, eucalyptus, big, some pencil shavings; very decent, seemed like a more youthful and balanced example than others.
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1/17/2015 - Rezy13 wrote:
New World Blind Tasting Group $25+ (Bin 75): Darker core with dull garnet rim; nose of currant, slight stewed red and dark fruit, cedar, tobacco, hints at green pepper; palate has good amount of tannin but softer due to its age; tasty, better with pop and pour than the last one which may have been decanted too long.
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10/4/2014 - Rezy13 wrote:
Dark core with crimson garnet rim; roasted currant, new oak, aged, menthol, licorice, vanilla, cocoa; minty, black currant, red currant, sandy grainy tannin, tobacco.
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12/31/2012 - Tonythefish Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lots of fruit, but not as good of a finish as the 2002, which was best of the night. Very inky color with berry/jammy nose and finish
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