Subtle red and black fruit, eucalyptus, pencil shavings, garrigue. Strong chalky tannin, medium acidity, medium+ body, long finish. Maybe has a small hole in the midpalate. I don't think it's improved much since last I had it, though the tannins still have room to improve...
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This was the favorite in a Virginia and Bordeaux blind tasting. A great nose of dark fruit and the primary palate to match but it lacked body and finish. Very fine tannins. Might try another bottle soon and see if the last will cellar.
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Black cherry, blueberry and some stewed fruit on the nose. Needed 30 minutes to open up. Medium body. Finish is a bit short. It’s missing a bit of structure. Tannins are light. I’m not sure this will hold up long term and it’s probably as good as it’s going to get.
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Deep garnet. Black fruit, pencil shavings, little cherry cordial, maybe some garrigue. Full body, medium+ acid, chaulky but fine tannin, high alcohol is a bit hot even after 30m decant. This is an assertive and rich VA red. Very well done, and could likely benefit from another few years in bottle.
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4/22/2023 - m.barretta Likes this wine: 91 Points
Subtle red and black fruit, eucalyptus, pencil shavings, garrigue. Strong chalky tannin, medium acidity, medium+ body, long finish. Maybe has a small hole in the midpalate. I don't think it's improved much since last I had it, though the tannins still have room to improve...
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12/27/2022 - apkocher Likes this wine: 89 Points
This was the favorite in a Virginia and Bordeaux blind tasting. A great nose of dark fruit and the primary palate to match but it lacked body and finish. Very fine tannins. Might try another bottle soon and see if the last will cellar.
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10/23/2022 - wdcwineguys Likes this wine: 88 Points
Black cherry, blueberry and some stewed fruit on the nose. Needed 30 minutes to open up. Medium body. Finish is a bit short. It’s missing a bit of structure. Tannins are light. I’m not sure this will hold up long term and it’s probably as good as it’s going to get.
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1/8/2022 - WhatMickyDrinks Likes this wine:
Open for next big anniversary. Stores well up to 2033
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1/6/2022 - m.barretta Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep garnet. Black fruit, pencil shavings, little cherry cordial, maybe some garrigue. Full body, medium+ acid, chaulky but fine tannin, high alcohol is a bit hot even after 30m decant. This is an assertive and rich VA red. Very well done, and could likely benefit from another few years in bottle.
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