This is one of those big, over-the-top, and richly creamy wines that I love. There, the self-disclosure is done...Nose is light, but layered with savory and sweet spice with black fruit, kirsch, and smoke. Palate is full and mouthcoating with chewy-but-very-fine tannins. Blackberry, very sweet ripe black cherries, kirsch, and nutmeg, allspice, and just a touch of fresh turmeric root. Acidity is medium and finish is medium to long. Nice wine. I need to buy more.
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Ruby-crimson; blueberries, blackberries, vanilla; boysenberry, creamy, medium-full body, good structure, firm ripe tannins, lingering finish. Concentrated berries with a cream soda note. Good with smoked pork.
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88-89 Deep dark ruby; Dark fruit - blackberry, cassis - loam; A vibrant full bodied palate, the flavors follow with the addition of dark blueberry. Good acidity and structure (formidable tannins) will make maturing this for 2-3 years a winner I think. Medium to long smooth finish.
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9/29/2013 - Lobonick Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is one of those big, over-the-top, and richly creamy wines that I love. There, the self-disclosure is done...Nose is light, but layered with savory and sweet spice with black fruit, kirsch, and smoke. Palate is full and mouthcoating with chewy-but-very-fine tannins. Blackberry, very sweet ripe black cherries, kirsch, and nutmeg, allspice, and just a touch of fresh turmeric root. Acidity is medium and finish is medium to long. Nice wine. I need to buy more.
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7/30/2011 - WaitinginManassas wrote: 89 Points
Great midrange Malbec, goes well with steak on grill.
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6/30/2009 - Armando B wrote: 88 Points
Dark fruit and persistent tannins. I opened this bottle too early. Suggest 2-3 more years at least. Good potential.
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1/21/2009 - ColinR wrote: 90 Points
Ruby-crimson; blueberries, blackberries, vanilla; boysenberry, creamy, medium-full body, good structure, firm ripe tannins, lingering finish.
Concentrated berries with a cream soda note. Good with smoked pork.
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11/22/2008 - D H Grant wrote: 88 Points
88-89 Deep dark ruby; Dark fruit - blackberry, cassis - loam; A vibrant full bodied palate, the flavors follow with the addition of dark blueberry. Good acidity and structure (formidable tannins) will make maturing this for 2-3 years a winner I think. Medium to long smooth finish.
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