I have a 12 and a 16 and chose the 16. On a whole, this wine is really not ready to go without a healthy decant. But this one didn't get that because we were thirsty and hungry so...don't judge! Poured a dark ruby red to the glass. Nose is brambly boysenberry and dark red fruitcake spice. Palate is dirty black cherry, red figs, red and black licorice. Finished with a healthy neutral oak tannin and a LOT of it. I really think I was missing a bit of the finish here as it was masked in oak. Would love to try the 12 now that I experienced the 16, and I think the 12 will be showing likely better. This one went very well with beef roast with veggies, probably better with food than a la carte which really should be no surprise. Doing well today but should do better in 2-3 years.
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4/28/2024 - mflesh wrote:
One year and 2 months later, this wine has opened up nicely. It's in the wheelhouse! Ready to go!
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2/5/2023 - mflesh wrote:
I have a 12 and a 16 and chose the 16. On a whole, this wine is really not ready to go without a healthy decant. But this one didn't get that because we were thirsty and hungry so...don't judge! Poured a dark ruby red to the glass. Nose is brambly boysenberry and dark red fruitcake spice. Palate is dirty black cherry, red figs, red and black licorice. Finished with a healthy neutral oak tannin and a LOT of it. I really think I was missing a bit of the finish here as it was masked in oak. Would love to try the 12 now that I experienced the 16, and I think the 12 will be showing likely better. This one went very well with beef roast with veggies, probably better with food than a la carte which really should be no surprise. Doing well today but should do better in 2-3 years.
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6/17/2021 - djjagdish Likes this wine: 91 Points
Medium to full body, bright, and nicely balanced merlot. Crushed gravel, bing cherry, and blackberries carry into a mouthwatering finish
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5/23/2020 - TerryinSoCalif Likes this wine: 87 Points
A lighter tasting merlot. Not the deepest flavor. Has more Verdot than I like
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4/25/2020 - ABKroll wrote: flawed
Was nice.
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