Bordeaux-like nose, with some rather prominent cedar and cherry notes. Also shows some green olive and basil. On the palate, there's some hidden cherry notes. There's some other flavors too, but they're a bit muted and harder to discern. The tannins are still pretty firm, but they're not overpowering.
I'm not sure about where this wine's headed. It's definitely better than when I had it in 2014, but I'm not sure whether that's because it's evolved or due to bottle variation. Drink or hold and see what happens...
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Sweet cherries, sage, and green olives on the nose. Cherries and leather on the palate. The tannins are still pretty firm. The finish is medium length, but doesn't have a ton of depth. The last bottle I had at a restaurant was a bit more memorable, but this is still enjoyable.
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6/24/2016 - kkleg Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bordeaux-like nose, with some rather prominent cedar and cherry notes. Also shows some green olive and basil. On the palate, there's some hidden cherry notes. There's some other flavors too, but they're a bit muted and harder to discern. The tannins are still pretty firm, but they're not overpowering.
I'm not sure about where this wine's headed. It's definitely better than when I had it in 2014, but I'm not sure whether that's because it's evolved or due to bottle variation. Drink or hold and see what happens...
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11/15/2014 - kkleg wrote: 87 Points
Very similar notes to my previous bottle.
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9/20/2014 - kkleg wrote: 87 Points
Sweet cherries, sage, and green olives on the nose. Cherries and leather on the palate. The tannins are still pretty firm. The finish is medium length, but doesn't have a ton of depth. The last bottle I had at a restaurant was a bit more memorable, but this is still enjoyable.
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7/10/2006 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
what a great dinner wine for $20.
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