Hidden in the cellar. I see most say this was uninspiring, but I actually found it opened up after a half hour to be quite enjoyable. Darker fruit, nice sense of earth and "place". Smooth on the palate with little tannin. Medium finish. Not bad for $14 back in the day.
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on first sniff - musty socks, evergreen, just nasty stuff. first sip, tannic, inky, shut down. Poued a big glass and let sit for 30 minutes. nose is completely different - kirsch liquor, quite nice, in fact. medium body, deep rich color, taste is still a bit tannic, there is la lot of life in this bargain of a wine. The taste is a bit rustic, but the fruit is wonderful and the tannins keep it in check from being jug wine. I've had this sitting in the cellar for year on a hunch. I'm glad i did. one more bottle - will let it age an another 6 motnhs or so.
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10/7/2016 - Rackit Likes this wine: 90 Points
Hidden in the cellar. I see most say this was uninspiring, but I actually found it opened up after a half hour to be quite enjoyable. Darker fruit, nice sense of earth and "place". Smooth on the palate with little tannin. Medium finish. Not bad for $14 back in the day.
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7/21/2010 - burgundybrooks wrote: 79 Points
about a year past peak
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1/8/2009 - lolo66 wrote: 89 Points
on first sniff - musty socks, evergreen, just nasty stuff. first sip, tannic, inky, shut down. Poued a big glass and let sit for 30 minutes. nose is completely different - kirsch liquor, quite nice, in fact. medium body, deep rich color, taste is still a bit tannic, there is la lot of life in this bargain of a wine. The taste is a bit rustic, but the fruit is wonderful and the tannins keep it in check from being jug wine. I've had this sitting in the cellar for year on a hunch. I'm glad i did. one more bottle - will let it age an another 6 motnhs or so.
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5/4/2007 - Jochems wrote: 82 Points
Bright ruby color. Cherry and blackcurrant tones. Medium bodied with slightly edgy tanines. Short finish.
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