Received as a present (had never heard of it before)
First night: Despite decanting for an hour this wine had a nose dominated by the smell of burnt rubber (think 1970 Chevelle SS 454) with a bit of oak. The taste was thin, fumey, and alcoholic. Yuck.
Second night: Nose had totally calmed down as had the hot, alcoholic taste on the palate. Drinkable but still a bit thin and unmemorable. Mild tannins, medium finish. Maybe this is how this wine is supposed to be but I don't think I would buy it on purpose.
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1/3/2007 - thunderball wrote: 80 Points
Received as a present (had never heard of it before)
First night: Despite decanting for an hour this wine had a nose dominated by the smell of burnt rubber (think 1970 Chevelle SS 454) with a bit of oak. The taste was thin, fumey, and alcoholic. Yuck.
Second night: Nose had totally calmed down as had the hot, alcoholic taste on the palate. Drinkable but still a bit thin and unmemorable. Mild tannins, medium finish. Maybe this is how this wine is supposed to be but I don't think I would buy it on purpose.
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