I was expecting this to be dead but it is quite alive! I can’t believe it’s 15.2%abv. It has the acid to balance the fruit and taste like ripe cherry liqueur.
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Cherry dominated nose and red fruits continued on the palate. Didn't decant and the wine was open for over an hour when we poured and enjoyed. Nice weight with a creamy finish. No major heat, this was nicely in balance.
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Nicely balanced; showing great purity of fruit nicely balanced over firm tannins. The wine shows a touch of heat, which prevents it from getting a higher score. Probably needs some more time, but still showing very nicely right now.
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10/29/2022 - RiddlingRack Likes this wine:
I was expecting this to be dead but it is quite alive! I can’t believe it’s 15.2%abv. It has the acid to balance the fruit and taste like ripe cherry liqueur.
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12/26/2021 - TXRhoneRanger wrote:
Still singing. This wine is still overperforming so well. CA meets Gevrey Chambertin.
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10/29/2008 - PVJC wrote:
Nice bottle of wine with classic santa rita brighter fruits. Noticeably full mouthfeel, especially mid-palate.
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4/12/2008 - Schlutt wrote: 90 Points
Cherry dominated nose and red fruits continued on the palate. Didn't decant and the wine was open for over an hour when we poured and enjoyed. Nice weight with a creamy finish. No major heat, this was nicely in balance.
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4/2/2008 - winelovr2001 wrote: 92 Points
Nicely balanced; showing great purity of fruit nicely balanced over firm tannins. The wine shows a touch of heat, which prevents it from getting a higher score. Probably needs some more time, but still showing very nicely right now.
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