Five years post vintage and still drinking quite well. The fruit isn't as punchy as it was a year or two ago, but there is still some savoury baked plum notes and flavours. Has become more savoury with roasting meat juices, some herbaceousness and yeast extract to the fore. Palate is smooth, tannins well integrated, but a little short; and the acidity is becoming a tad searing. If you have any left, I would drink up now.
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A good value wine that tasted better after opening and with food. Pretty good fruit characteristics at first with hints of blueberry and plum and a decent hint of spice, but the finish is pretty weak. Nothing fantastic and it won't make you say "wow," but it also won't disappoint with a nice meal.
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5/3/2009 - moods wrote: 85 Points
Five years post vintage and still drinking quite well. The fruit isn't as punchy as it was a year or two ago, but there is still some savoury baked plum notes and flavours. Has become more savoury with roasting meat juices, some herbaceousness and yeast extract to the fore. Palate is smooth, tannins well integrated, but a little short; and the acidity is becoming a tad searing. If you have any left, I would drink up now.
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3/1/2008 - rbrater wrote: 82 Points
A good value wine that tasted better after opening and with food. Pretty good fruit characteristics at first with hints of blueberry and plum and a decent hint of spice, but the finish is pretty weak. Nothing fantastic and it won't make you say "wow," but it also won't disappoint with a nice meal.
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11/10/2007 - J_Hayden wrote: 87 Points
Jerome and Gija's Going Away Night: Great bottle, good body and depth. Plummy with good structure and a good finish. Will buy again.
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5/5/2007 - Wineman3 wrote: 87 Points
Full, round and mellow, excellent
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3/8/2007 - cscharnagle wrote: 79 Points
Initial taste is ok but short. Did not overly enjoy at all.
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