Powerful heady stuff. Dark fruit, herbs, oak, all balanced with good acid, tannin and alcohol levels. The oak on the nose makes it seem that it might be a little on the sweet side but no real hint of RS. Not for the fans of light ethereal wines for sure but it has its place - a heavy steak dinner with all the trimmings is perfect. Outstanding and outstanding value too!
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What better wine to enjoy on a cold and snowy Chicagoland day? Great black and blue fruit on a velvet fist delivery. ABV that will warm your insides and overcome any blustery day. Great intertwining and mix of the varietals to create a wine with great balance and integration. It is too big for my wife, which is definitely to my benefit and advantage in enjoying the full arsenal of this delicious wine.
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What better wine to bring to a large screen viewing of Die Hard with a group of neighborhood men. Big and masculine, but with a smooth entry. Black and blue fruit predominate. The ABV is high, but you wouldn't know it (until trying to get out of the chair at the end of the movie). This SMG is a beautiful blend of hedonistic bliss. Yippee Ki Yay!
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7/9/2023 - Chied Likes this wine: 94 Points
Way to go Russ!!!
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3/11/2023 - talid Likes this wine: 93 Points
Powerful heady stuff. Dark fruit, herbs, oak, all balanced with good acid, tannin and alcohol levels. The oak on the nose makes it seem that it might be a little on the sweet side but no real hint of RS. Not for the fans of light ethereal wines for sure but it has its place - a heavy steak dinner with all the trimmings is perfect. Outstanding and outstanding value too!
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1/1/2022 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 92 Points
What better wine to enjoy on a cold and snowy Chicagoland day? Great black and blue fruit on a velvet fist delivery. ABV that will warm your insides and overcome any blustery day. Great intertwining and mix of the varietals to create a wine with great balance and integration. It is too big for my wife, which is definitely to my benefit and advantage in enjoying the full arsenal of this delicious wine.
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12/17/2021 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 92 Points
What better wine to bring to a large screen viewing of Die Hard with a group of neighborhood men. Big and masculine, but with a smooth entry. Black and blue fruit predominate. The ABV is high, but you wouldn't know it (until trying to get out of the chair at the end of the movie). This SMG is a beautiful blend of hedonistic bliss. Yippee Ki Yay!
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5/15/2021 - Chied Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent!
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