Aerated and decanted x 3 hrs. This wine presents in the glass a deep inky plum, almost black. Tasted prior to decanting and got high alcohol and some stewed fruit on the finish. After decanting however, this wine began to show very nicely. Blueberries and menthol are evident in the nose. On the palate jammy blueberry compote, along with plums and black currants. Initially this wine seemed slightly overcooked, but with decanting it's elements are more harmonious. It continues to exhibit muted acid. Tannins are soft fine and rounded. Mouth feel is lush, with a long echoing finish carrying on for 20+ seconds. Overall impression: a delightful, if not overly complicated fruit bomb. Elements of high quality are evident, but the fruit is just a bit too ripe for the finesse one would hope for in a bottle of this price. Still, a delicious experience that is very enjoyable as long as one accepts it for what it is. -92 pts
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I opened and let it slow ox for three hours. The nose was all fruit, the palate was blueberry, tobacco, dark cherry and surprisingly hints of maple which cam out on the finish which was moderate to long, Served alongside a platter of roasted chicken and smoked brisket.
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3/3/2022 - Psychescalpel Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aerated and decanted x 3 hrs. This wine presents in the glass a deep inky plum, almost black. Tasted prior to decanting and got high alcohol and some stewed fruit on the finish. After decanting however, this wine began to show very nicely. Blueberries and menthol are evident in the nose. On the palate jammy blueberry compote, along with plums and black currants. Initially this wine seemed slightly overcooked, but with decanting it's elements are more harmonious. It continues to exhibit muted acid. Tannins are soft fine and rounded. Mouth feel is lush, with a long echoing finish carrying on for 20+ seconds. Overall impression: a delightful, if not overly complicated fruit bomb. Elements of high quality are evident, but the fruit is just a bit too ripe for the finesse one would hope for in a bottle of this price. Still, a delicious experience that is very enjoyable as long as one accepts it for what it is. -92 pts
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6/11/2021 - markcic Likes this wine: 91 Points
I opened and let it slow ox for three hours. The nose was all fruit, the palate was blueberry, tobacco, dark cherry and surprisingly hints of maple which cam out on the finish which was moderate to long, Served alongside a platter of roasted chicken and smoked brisket.
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11/17/2017 - FransS wrote: 87 Points
An explosion in the mouth, too sweet, still enjoyable (I don't say that often), buttery, some mint; too sweet to have any finesse.
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