As advertised this needs a good 3h to start showing and probably 4-6h to be in primetime.
Drinks really nice now but pretty well coiled and layered. Green apple, finely grated lime meringue/key lime pie, hints of graham cracker and lovely acidity. Lots of flinty minerals too. Should do very well for another 10+ years.
Always a mouthwatering and reductive nose. Clean stone fruit, minerals, and flint on the palate. Had a surprising tartness on the finish, which I haven’t experienced before. Always a joy to drink X-Novo though!
These need so much air. At least a few hours and preferably over night. Once you get enough, there is lots to like. Lemon and Meyer lemon wrapped in rocky extract. Good acidity too.
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3/31/2024 - Rbhan12 Likes this wine: 92 Points
As advertised this needs a good 3h to start showing and probably 4-6h to be in primetime.
Drinks really nice now but pretty well coiled and layered. Green apple, finely grated lime meringue/key lime pie, hints of graham cracker and lovely acidity. Lots of flinty minerals too. Should do very well for another 10+ years.
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12/12/2023 - Dale M wrote: 93 Points
Easy note – no reduction just pure seduction! Excellent showing with a Wildwood (a PDX restaurant from yesteryear) crabcake.
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11/9/2023 - Satoshi Nakamoto Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always a mouthwatering and reductive nose. Clean stone fruit, minerals, and flint on the palate. Had a surprising tartness on the finish, which I haven’t experienced before. Always a joy to drink X-Novo though!
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9/10/2023 - Djfermentation Likes this wine: 96 Points
Last of 4 beautiful bottles. Enjoyed at Bouchon LV with oysters and Lyonnaise Salad. Awesome!
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7/28/2023 - Justin S Likes this wine: 93 Points
These need so much air. At least a few hours and preferably over night. Once you get enough, there is lots to like. Lemon and Meyer lemon wrapped in rocky extract. Good acidity too.
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