A study in evolution at age 9. Deep purple-black, rich aromas of blackcurrant and cassis, smoke and leather. Palate is an explosive mix of blackberry compote, cassis, vanilla and black cherry, with touches of smoke and black earthy notes. Still-huge tannins are sweet and soft, and envelope the richness in the mouth, balancing the huge fruit. Classic and wonderful.
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8/28/2016 - Corrie Likes this wine: 91 Points
Strong tannic backbone, can go a few more years. After 30 minutes came into a nice balance. Surprise to me how good at 12 years.
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6/21/2015 - Corrie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow, drink now and you will be very happy!
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12/19/2014 - Corrie Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Way out of balance, sour taste; if this isn't corked, then I'm very disappointed in this bottle.
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8/21/2013 - Snoman Likes this wine: 94 Points
A study in evolution at age 9. Deep purple-black, rich aromas of blackcurrant and cassis, smoke and leather. Palate is an explosive mix of blackberry compote, cassis, vanilla and black cherry, with touches of smoke and black earthy notes. Still-huge tannins are sweet and soft, and envelope the richness in the mouth, balancing the huge fruit. Classic and wonderful.
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5/20/2011 - Jordan7T wrote: 91 Points
Definitely can taste the rutherford dust - nice oaky, earthy cab with a nice fruit palate - great mix of old.new world taste
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