This had pleasant cedar notes on the midpalate but was a little green, especially on the nose. Fruit is mostly gone - definitely drink if you have any left. Overall pleasant with good balance but not extraordinary.
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Had a 6 pack of this, of which this is the last btl. It is much better than those consumed 12-24 months ago. Fragrant dark red fruit and cassis on the nose. Medium full body on the palate, with all the rough edges gone. A slightly clipped finish keeps me from scoring it higher.
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Very solid wine and a great QPR. The nose smells of black fruits, herbs, and a touch of vanilla. The initial taste is a bit green and tart, but quickly blossoms into a rich, black cherry accented little number with a little leather and indonesian coffee (which is earthy - roasty - woodsy) tone to it. The finish is long, and while not hot in the mouth, leaves a warm feeling going down. Still pretty tannic (thus the 89), so this should only get better with more time and should merit a higher score once it has smoothed out further. Very nice.
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9/1/2015 - Grant75 wrote:
well past its prime
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6/10/2012 - skifree wrote: 88 Points
Nice cassis, cedar and a fairly long finish. Hollow mid-palate day 1 was very noticable, but had a smooth entry and exit on day 2.
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6/5/2010 - jisaacmurray wrote: 87 Points
This had pleasant cedar notes on the midpalate but was a little green, especially on the nose. Fruit is mostly gone - definitely drink if you have any left. Overall pleasant with good balance but not extraordinary.
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12/2/2007 - vanpe003 wrote: 89 Points
Had a 6 pack of this, of which this is the last btl. It is much better than those consumed 12-24 months ago. Fragrant dark red fruit and cassis on the nose. Medium full body on the palate, with all the rough edges gone. A slightly clipped finish keeps me from scoring it higher.
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6/23/2006 - silton wrote: 89 Points
Very solid wine and a great QPR. The nose smells of black fruits, herbs, and a touch of vanilla. The initial taste is a bit green and tart, but quickly blossoms into a rich, black cherry accented little number with a little leather and indonesian coffee (which is earthy - roasty - woodsy) tone to it. The finish is long, and while not hot in the mouth, leaves a warm feeling going down. Still pretty tannic (thus the 89), so this should only get better with more time and should merit a higher score once it has smoothed out further. Very nice.
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