Let breathe in the bottle for about three hours. Dark opaque purple color. Black at the core. Blackberries, milk chocolate, some dark char coal and figs as well as baking spice. Palate is big and rich. Elegant and royal while still being masculine and in balance. Moderate high acidity and alcohol. Tannins are well integrated with some years on its side. A nice wine that has evolved fine. I believe my higher scores in past were merely due to bottle differentiation and maybe style preference at the time. Has been a while...
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11/30/2019 - edjBoca Likes this wine: 93 Points
This opens over a few hours and has full body, smooth dark fruits, some complexity for a big wine, and a nice finish. Should last a few more years.
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9/10/2018 - edjBoca Likes this wine: 92 Points
Huge fruit still. Full body. Mild tannin. Low acid. Opens over a few hours. Definitely not tired. A bid plush, dark fruited wine.
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10/6/2014 - Rcapria Likes this wine: 90 Points
excellent with a nice strip steak. very fruity needs a little air time. great wine for the price
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3/16/2013 - beezer6 wrote: 92 Points
Let breathe in the bottle for about three hours.
Dark opaque purple color. Black at the core.
Blackberries, milk chocolate, some dark char coal and figs as well as baking spice.
Palate is big and rich. Elegant and royal while still being masculine and in balance.
Moderate high acidity and alcohol. Tannins are well integrated with some years on its side. A nice wine that has evolved fine.
I believe my higher scores in past were merely due to bottle differentiation and maybe style preference at the time. Has been a while...
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5/29/2012 - kirschke wrote: 88 Points
Way overrated - decent cab but a little bland IMO.
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