Slightly surprised by this. Nothing like as open and fleshy as previously (wine fair last year). For a hot vintage this was surprisingly backward. Quite open on the nose but the palate was fairly tight ,even on day two. No real hurry to drink up but on this showing it's not as interesting as it's big brother.
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Was kinda drunk when I thought it was a good idea to pop the cork. Hopefully I will stop taking good wine up from the cellar, under the influence of alcohol. Next time I taste it I will be in better shape..
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We've always been happy with this wine, and this vintage is drinking amazingly well right now. It's right on the border of too sweet for our tastes, but doesn't descend into cloying; more of a big, easy-drinking, fruit-forward wine. A real crowd pleaser that goes great w/ robust winter food.
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9/2/2012 - fjp_tt wrote: 90 Points
Still fruit forward, not much complexity. Berries and jam.
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12/27/2009 - rayq wrote:
Slightly surprised by this. Nothing like as open and fleshy as previously (wine fair last year). For a hot vintage this was surprisingly backward. Quite open on the nose but the palate was fairly tight ,even on day two.
No real hurry to drink up but on this showing it's not as interesting as it's big brother.
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4/21/2009 - Manjari wrote: 90 Points
Excellent wine, full bodied, fruity, spicy and well balanced.
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2/8/2009 - Manjari wrote:
Was kinda drunk when I thought it was a good idea to pop the cork. Hopefully I will stop taking good wine up from the cellar, under the influence of alcohol.
Next time I taste it I will be in better shape..
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12/13/2008 - genghismom wrote:
We've always been happy with this wine, and this vintage is drinking amazingly well right now. It's right on the border of too sweet for our tastes, but doesn't descend into cloying; more of a big, easy-drinking, fruit-forward wine. A real crowd pleaser that goes great w/ robust winter food.
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