If you've still got this, you better drink it up and/or plan to use it for cooking! A deep, non-opaque garnet leading out to thinned, tawny edges, with many long legs. The nose is of almond paste, violets and smoke. The palate is medium-bodied, obviously oxidized, and devoid of any fruits but with a strong tobacco and pruny persona. Ironically, this just might pair well with tonight's spicy pork spareribs, but I would rather have consumed earlier. My first clearly over-the-hill bottle in quite some time. Will save remainder for braised beef shortribs, which should be quite tasty.
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A medium-dark garnet in the glass, the nose is captured in the label description about as good as you'll find: "...violets, smoke and spice, followed by ripe plum and cherry flavors..." This is exactly what I experienced, with the emphasis on smokiness. This has a slightly quirky flavor profile that, while obviously very well made, is not delicious. We paired it with chicken marsala, and it went quite well. I think some pork will be better.
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2/22/2015 - wicozani wrote: 80 Points
If you've still got this, you better drink it up and/or plan to use it for cooking! A deep, non-opaque garnet leading out to thinned, tawny edges, with many long legs. The nose is of almond paste, violets and smoke. The palate is medium-bodied, obviously oxidized, and devoid of any fruits but with a strong tobacco and pruny persona. Ironically, this just might pair well with tonight's spicy pork spareribs, but I would rather have consumed earlier. My first clearly over-the-hill bottle in quite some time. Will save remainder for braised beef shortribs, which should be quite tasty.
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9/7/2009 - Hoobler15 wrote: 85 Points
Good dark fruit and smoke with a silky texture on the finish...very simple but yummy
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2/28/2009 - wicozani wrote: 87 Points
A medium-dark garnet in the glass, the nose is captured in the label description about as good as you'll find: "...violets, smoke and spice, followed by ripe plum and cherry flavors..." This is exactly what I experienced, with the emphasis on smokiness. This has a slightly quirky flavor profile that, while obviously very well made, is not delicious. We paired it with chicken marsala, and it went quite well. I think some pork will be better.
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4/25/2008 - alandf wrote: 90 Points
Juicy and fruity - Rosenblum makes it happen.
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12/11/2007 - nytiger wrote: 89 Points
very tasty
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