Based on comments, and a Red Mountain vineyard, I decanted about 30 minutes. Initially there was a little heat on the finish, but it dissipated quickly. Lovely fruit with a lingering finish. A real treat.
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Day 2: Much better. Note from 2022 said needs time and have few left and agree needs maybe more time but still a solid. Blueberries, spice, black licorice, blackberries, dust, minerals and floral notes. If only Napa could make a wine this good for the price. 92+ points Day 3: Even better with sour cherry, menthol, blueberries, spice, black licorice, dust and minerals. Medium to long finish and offers a tremendous value. 93 points Recommendation: Easy purchase.
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Tasted on day 4. Very little signs of oxidation. Still holding together nicely. Some deep red fruits. Plenty of tannic grip. Nice balance and long finish.
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1/15/2024 - NavyVet6874 wrote: 93 Points
Based on comments, and a Red Mountain vineyard, I decanted about 30 minutes. Initially there was a little heat on the finish, but it dissipated quickly. Lovely fruit with a lingering finish. A real treat.
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9/8/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 93 Points
Day 2: Much better. Note from 2022 said needs time and have few left and agree needs maybe more time but still a solid. Blueberries, spice, black licorice, blackberries, dust, minerals and floral notes. If only Napa could make a wine this good for the price. 92+ points
Day 3: Even better with sour cherry, menthol, blueberries, spice, black licorice, dust and minerals. Medium to long finish and offers a tremendous value. 93 points
Recommendation: Easy purchase.
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7/12/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
Day 1: Washington Trip Januik/Novelty Hill (Januik Tasting Room): This needs some time. Big wine with firms tannins. Dark fruits, leather, oak, vanilla and plum. Medium finish. Hold until 2026.
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7/10/2021 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted on day 4. Very little signs of oxidation. Still holding together nicely. Some deep red fruits. Plenty of tannic grip. Nice balance and long finish.
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4/18/2021 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted on day 2. Very dark purple color. A hint of cassis. Round red berry fruit. Grippy tannins. Nice balance.
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