Deep maroon colour. Mature/porty fruits and earth on nose; intense and dramatic. High alcohol (even though label says 13.5%), low acidity, smooth tannins. Heavy palate weight and a simple / hearty rusticity. Went well with barbecued meat but hard-pressed to finish the glass.
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2/22/2008 - Barbara B wrote: 84 Points
Deep maroon colour. Mature/porty fruits and earth on nose; intense and dramatic. High alcohol (even though label says 13.5%), low acidity, smooth tannins. Heavy palate weight and a simple / hearty rusticity. Went well with barbecued meat but hard-pressed to finish the glass.
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