I figured I'd give this a try if for no other reason than to open up a slot in my cellar. Based on other's notes from several years ago I wasn't expecting much from this bottle. It was a pleasant surprise.
It is definitely showing age and the tannins are fully integrated. I picked up a touch of bitterness on the finish when first opened but it faded fairly quickly after opening. The nose is rich with pomegranate and fresh anise. In the mouth it is full and the fruit is showing age but still pleasant. Anise and a hint of wintergreen close out the long finish.
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Reminded me of a Barbera I had had the previous night. It seemed fairly light with nice red fruits and acidity. I really enjoyed it and think it's a wine that probably would not have performed as well without food.
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10/20/2015 - OhioNerd Likes this wine: 90 Points
I figured I'd give this a try if for no other reason than to open up a slot in my cellar. Based on other's notes from several years ago I wasn't expecting much from this bottle. It was a pleasant surprise.
It is definitely showing age and the tannins are fully integrated. I picked up a touch of bitterness on the finish when first opened but it faded fairly quickly after opening. The nose is rich with pomegranate and fresh anise. In the mouth it is full and the fruit is showing age but still pleasant. Anise and a hint of wintergreen close out the long finish.
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6/3/2009 - SuitePhoto wrote: 80 Points
Decanted two hours. Simple grenache cherry/strawberry in the mouth, with bitter tannin on the finish. Very disappointing compared to the 2004.
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4/18/2009 - golfwine wrote: 74 Points
(Funky, out of balance acidity that was distracting; possibly flawed but not "spoiled" - see comments on '06.)
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2/17/2008 - ChillyWino wrote:
Reminded me of a Barbera I had had the previous night. It seemed fairly light with nice red fruits and acidity. I really enjoyed it and think it's a wine that probably would not have performed as well without food.
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