Even after 3 hours this still hadn’t fully opened up yet, so I’d give this years or many hours in a decanter. Nonetheless, excellent density, very much Petit Verdot. Big, tannic, rich, dark. Good fruit character, a bit dusty. Problem is, the perceived alcohol is much too high, making this feel somewhat bitter and disjointed, so best with rich food. 14.5%
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90 minute decant. Nose of boysenberry, purple fruit, violets, wet tarragon, and a touch of lilac. Palate delivers powerful layers of black fruit, dried thyme, bay leaf, and dried rosemary. Tight finish of rubbery tannins, raisins, acidity, and potter's clay. Intense but a bit austere, even with food and a decent decant.
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Initially quite a contradiction. Fruity initial attack but very quickly switches over to a green, metallic vegetal finish with a bite that reminds me of a pinot from Washington state.
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I bought this wine to see what petit verdot tastes like. This is a very good showing. Rich cherry fruit, dark flowers, and spices. Great structure for drinking now; perfect tannins. The plush texture reminds me of merlot. Drinks great on its own, or you could pair it with steak and the like.
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2/14/2024 - Benj wrote:
Even after 3 hours this still hadn’t fully opened up yet, so I’d give this years or many hours in a decanter. Nonetheless, excellent density, very much Petit Verdot. Big, tannic, rich, dark. Good fruit character, a bit dusty. Problem is, the perceived alcohol is much too high, making this feel somewhat bitter and disjointed, so best with rich food. 14.5%
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7/31/2023 - VAGenius wrote: 90 Points
90 minute decant. Nose of boysenberry, purple fruit, violets, wet tarragon, and a touch of lilac. Palate delivers powerful layers of black fruit, dried thyme, bay leaf, and dried rosemary. Tight finish of rubbery tannins, raisins, acidity, and potter's clay. Intense but a bit austere, even with food and a decent decant.
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7/1/2023 - cab blends Does not like this wine: 90 Points
Initially quite a contradiction. Fruity initial attack but very quickly switches over to a green, metallic vegetal finish with a bite that reminds me of a pinot from Washington state.
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3/3/2023 - KSWinegeek Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Dark ruby red. Too much vanillla/oak on the nose and too jammy red fruit on palate and unpleasant finish.
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2/10/2023 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 93 Points
I bought this wine to see what petit verdot tastes like. This is a very good showing. Rich cherry fruit, dark flowers, and spices. Great structure for drinking now; perfect tannins. The plush texture reminds me of merlot. Drinks great on its own, or you could pair it with steak and the like.
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