Perhaps a bit past prime, but with some rustic and redeeming qualities. Required over two hours to mesh, opening with cherry, anise and sage notes with mouth coating tannins. A savory, woodsy profile with a noticable evergreen edge. Not nearly as fresh and charasmatic as the 02 bottle recently consumed. The second evening the rough tannis softened, leaving a less than desirable structure and a wine out of balance. A touch of blackcherry, and mint with some oak on a short, uninspired finish. Drink now
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2/28/2011 - wine maestro wrote: 86 Points
Perhaps a bit past prime, but with some rustic and redeeming qualities. Required
over two hours to mesh, opening with cherry, anise and sage notes with mouth
coating tannins. A savory, woodsy profile with a noticable evergreen edge. Not
nearly as fresh and charasmatic as the 02 bottle recently consumed. The second
evening the rough tannis softened, leaving a less than desirable structure and a
wine out of balance. A touch of blackcherry, and mint with some oak on a short,
uninspired finish. Drink now
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