2004 Tyrus Evan Claret Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 87.8 points

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  2/24/2019 - Veiner wrote: 85 Points

  I was quite worried that this wine was going to be well past its prime, so I opened it with trepidation, expecting a possible sinker. Decanted and drank a first glass after 15min. Color was pretty good, quite a deep red with just a tinge of copper at the edges which would indicate oxidation. I got heavy black cherry and blackberry notes on the nose, which carried over into the initial taste. The finish was slightly hot and short, but not unpleasant.
  
  The second glass I had at 45min after opening was softer, less fruity and with more of a generic red wine taste. The finish on the second glass featured a more pronounced acidity and bitterness, still short-lived, but inviting rather than offensive.
  
  I guess I lucked out, having missed prime time for this bottle, yet still having an enjoyable few glasses out of it!

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  1/7/2013 - RichardP wrote: 91 Points

  Red fruit/berries and a bit of mint; whatever tannins were here have fully integrated, and I couldn't detect any oak at all -- I don't know whether this sees any to begin with. Some mouthwatering acidity makes this work well with rich food. I opened this at a good time, I think. At $25 this was a steal.

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  11/24/2011 - djpo wrote: 89 Points

  Dark, full bodied, gentle giant of flavor, simple structure.

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  12/12/2010 - The Wine Write wrote: 89 Points

  Very dark maroon hue. Nose is dense strawberry jam. Black fruit on the palate with cocoa & pepper notes. Not bad at all. Popped & poured.

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  4/15/2010 - djpo wrote: 86 Points

  Full bodied, short finish, nothing particularly notable. Poor QPR.

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