This has definitely gained some depth and interest over the years. The sharp edges have been smoothed over and the flavors are more mature. Still lots of fruit, but more integrated with the other notes. Since this was never really a wine to age, I doubt there are many bottles still kicking around. But it you have them, the time to drink it is now!
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still deep purple and with long legs. blueberry and spice nose. nice dark berry and full mouth persist with more spice and a vanilla finish. drinking well, but unlikely to improve. can hold a couple of years or drink, i think.
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A great value, and still holding up well. dmcella's 3/5/15 notes apply. Still fruit driven, but there's a backbone that keeps it from being a jammy mess. Besides blackberry up-front, there's also cocoa. Should hold for several more years, but I don't think it'll improve.
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Still lots of fruit. Alc at 15.4% still adds a small nip on the nose. Great color, nice balance and smooth finish. This is one to cherish in the here and now or over the next 6 to 9 months. Let's here it for one of the few wines produced and bottled in Alameda CA!
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9/29/2021 - MeMyself&I wrote: 85 Points
Showing some age. Inky black, a hint of sweetness.
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1/20/2017 - LeChapeau wrote: 90 Points
This has definitely gained some depth and interest over the years. The sharp edges have been smoothed over and the flavors are more mature. Still lots of fruit, but more integrated with the other notes. Since this was never really a wine to age, I doubt there are many bottles still kicking around. But it you have them, the time to drink it is now!
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10/2/2016 - roasted hill wrote:
still deep purple and with long legs. blueberry and spice nose. nice dark berry and full mouth persist with more spice and a vanilla finish. drinking well, but unlikely to improve. can hold a couple of years or drink, i think.
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1/28/2016 - GGinSF wrote: 89 Points
A great value, and still holding up well. dmcella's 3/5/15 notes apply. Still fruit driven, but there's a backbone that keeps it from being a jammy mess. Besides blackberry up-front, there's also cocoa. Should hold for several more years, but I don't think it'll improve.
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3/21/2014 - bottlewasher Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still lots of fruit. Alc at 15.4% still adds a small nip on the nose. Great color, nice balance and smooth finish. This is one to cherish in the here and now or over the next 6 to 9 months. Let's here it for one of the few wines produced and bottled in Alameda CA!
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