1st of 4 btls. Opened 4 hrs prior to diner. Color is a semi translucent red on opening that deepens to a still semi translucent ruby red with air in glass. Starts out w/ matchstick that blows off after an hour. Aromas an hour before dinner are light violets & spice. This wine is still a baby and notable today for its youthful balance, purity & elegance. Still pretty tight but the concentration, intensity & elegance are promising and intriguing now. This has all the pieces for potential greatness but will need at least 3yrs to best express the classic vintage. 13% alc. Today 92-93
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Short decant. Light color, beautiful nose of red berries and spice. Raspberry, spice and a touch of minerality on the palate. Great acidity, smooth tannins and a weightless purity. This is still very young but I had 10 bottles so I thought I'd try one. 92 points with considerable upside.
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Nothing special. not worth the $80 tariff retail from Vinopolis.
Edit Oct 7: Subtle nose, tart, sour red fruits, subtle barnyard, earth, light bodied. Maybe this gets better with time in cellar, but for me...easy pass... at least at this time.
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1/20/2023 - chablis28 wrote: 93 Points
1st of 4 btls. Opened 4 hrs prior to diner. Color is a semi translucent red on opening that deepens to a still semi translucent ruby red with air in glass. Starts out w/ matchstick that blows off after an hour. Aromas an hour before dinner are light violets & spice. This wine is still a baby and notable today for its youthful balance, purity & elegance. Still pretty tight but the concentration, intensity & elegance are promising and intriguing now. This has all the pieces for potential greatness but will need at least 3yrs to best express the classic vintage. 13% alc. Today 92-93
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12/4/2022 - sastewart wrote: 92 Points
Short decant. Light color, beautiful nose of red berries and spice. Raspberry, spice and a touch of minerality on the palate. Great acidity, smooth tannins and a weightless purity. This is still very young but I had 10 bottles so I thought I'd try one. 92 points with considerable upside.
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11/23/2022 - Amerique wrote: 90 Points
soft strawberry fruit, silky texture, excellent structure, low acidity, more like a Tavel Rose
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9/15/2022 - Elkcims wrote: 90 Points
Nothing special. not worth the $80 tariff retail from Vinopolis.
Edit Oct 7: Subtle nose, tart, sour red fruits, subtle barnyard, earth, light bodied. Maybe this gets better with time in cellar, but for me...easy pass... at least at this time.
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4/29/2022 - VinoCast Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely Oregon PN. Light and good minerality.
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