When first opened, nothing on the nose. It's still very deep and dark. First impressions are just wood on the palate, no fruit. It took a few hours to open up. Then the plums and pungency come through. There's even a bit of perfume on the nose. Just a hint of tannin left.
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3 years since last bottle. The tannin's gone but so has some of the fruit, as has the nose. Still clearly a claret. Still good but losing its punch. One to have with red meats.
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6/12/2022 - Geoffy Does not like this wine: 80 Points
This was a Wine Society Cellar Plan. It's a really poor wine. nose is ok, but it's bitter, tannic and very short. Really disappointing
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7/11/2021 - kevin h wrote: 91 Points
Showing signs of maturity and drinking well. Amber rim, deep but softened black fruits. Bit of a tannic kick. Excellent in the garden with a steak.
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11/4/2019 - shallIshantI Likes this wine: 88 Points
When first opened, nothing on the nose. It's still very deep and dark. First impressions are just wood on the palate, no fruit. It took a few hours to open up. Then the plums and pungency come through. There's even a bit of perfume on the nose. Just a hint of tannin left.
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9/7/2019 - shallIshantI wrote: 88 Points
3 years since last bottle. The tannin's gone but so has some of the fruit, as has the nose. Still clearly a claret. Still good but losing its punch. One to have with red meats.
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1/12/2019 - moods wrote: 89 Points
Much better than prior bottle. Concentrated plum fruit, fairly dense thru the palate. Secondary notes present.
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