Dark garnet color; cedar, smoke, tobacco, caramel, a bit of dark cherry on the nose but not much fruit; more cedar, chocolate and subtle oak on the palate; velvety texture, med-full bodied, round tannins, long finish. Consumed over 4 days. It was really bitter and coarse on day 1 but started to balance out and come together on day 3. Complex structure but didn't care much for the overall flavor profile.
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Decanted for an hour which was essential. A little bottle-shocked from shipping so a little bitter at first but definitely mellowed out over a couple of hours. Good Merlot based wine and good structure. Not a great wine but decent for the price.
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12/9/2013 - bhankins wrote: 88 Points
- Ruby color.
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2/8/2011 - NHLC Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Dark garnet color; cedar, smoke, tobacco, caramel, a bit of dark cherry on the nose but not much fruit; more cedar, chocolate and subtle oak on the palate; velvety texture, med-full bodied, round tannins, long finish. Consumed over 4 days. It was really bitter and coarse on day 1 but started to balance out and come together on day 3. Complex structure but didn't care much for the overall flavor profile.
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2/25/2010 - troger wrote: 88 Points
Decanted for an hour which was essential. A little bottle-shocked from shipping so a little bitter at first but definitely mellowed out over a couple of hours. Good Merlot based wine and good structure. Not a great wine but decent for the price.
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