Deep glossy hue. The nose is full and engaging with notes of hoi sin and thick plums. The palate is bold and chewy with mouthfuls of succulent fruit kept in check by rustic, firm tannins. Plenty of acidity on the finish as well as some evolved sous bois. This is a complete and satisfying wine which represents fantastic value at around £16. No hurry.
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Miles better on the second night so time still there for further development. Fruit definitely retreating, some dark cherry and black plum. Meat extract. Bit of smoke. Tannins quite obvious first night, much smoother and in the background night two. Decent value.
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2/23/2018 - Will Devize wrote: 90 Points
Deep glossy hue. The nose is full and engaging with notes of hoi sin and thick plums. The palate is bold and chewy with mouthfuls of succulent fruit kept in check by rustic, firm tannins. Plenty of acidity on the finish as well as some evolved sous bois. This is a complete and satisfying wine which represents fantastic value at around £16. No hurry.
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6/13/2015 - twavering Likes this wine: 90 Points
Needs some time to decant. Very earthy, smooth with good strong taste. Paired well with steak and asparagus.
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9/9/2014 - twavering Likes this wine: 85 Points
Not bad. Needed about 20 minutes of decanting but drank smoothly with a steak.
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7/9/2013 - cannym Likes this wine: 89 Points
Miles better on the second night so time still there for further development. Fruit definitely retreating, some dark cherry and black plum. Meat extract. Bit of smoke. Tannins quite obvious first night, much smoother and in the background night two. Decent value.
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3/4/2013 - jaejsvv wrote:
ok. not a big fan of this region.
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