PnP, incredible nose: black cherry, orange peel, white pepper and another dried herb/spice I can't place. nice acidity and tannins, very well balanced. nice finish. I'll let this open in the decanter for an hour and come back to it. Great wine.
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Notes on day 2. Nose still has plenyy of fruit after 11 years, with black cherry, vanilla and a bit of mint. The palate is also pretty juicy for a claret with a bit of age. I get black cherry, blueberry, a hint of woodsmoke and some cedar. The tannins are smooth and, coupled with the still-present fruit, leads me to think that this will be good for another decade.
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Excellent pairing with an espresso rubbed steak. Smoky black-cherry, great balance and good mouth feel. This was a good choice to celebrate a special day.
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Slightly cloudy, very dark ruby. Blueberry, cassis, vanilla, and spice nose. Medium to full bodied, cranberries, tangy blackberries, supple texture, white pepper, sweet tannins, cigar box, and a medium to long hazelnut-laced finish. Very well made and hasn't even begun to show its age.
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5/23/2015 - Ookaman wrote: flawed
Good wine but almost to old.
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5/2/2014 - jhkey Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP, incredible nose: black cherry, orange peel, white pepper and another dried herb/spice I can't place. nice acidity and tannins, very well balanced. nice finish. I'll let this open in the decanter for an hour and come back to it. Great wine.
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4/13/2014 - ICaWineGuy wrote: 92 Points
Notes on day 2. Nose still has plenyy of fruit after 11 years, with black cherry, vanilla and a bit of mint. The palate is also pretty juicy for a claret with a bit of age. I get black cherry, blueberry, a hint of woodsmoke and some cedar. The tannins are smooth and, coupled with the still-present fruit, leads me to think that this will be good for another decade.
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9/23/2013 - Gig Harbor Estate Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent pairing with an espresso rubbed steak. Smoky black-cherry, great balance and good mouth feel. This was a good choice to celebrate a special day.
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12/17/2011 - merryberry wrote: 90 Points
Slightly cloudy, very dark ruby. Blueberry, cassis, vanilla, and spice nose. Medium to full bodied, cranberries, tangy blackberries, supple texture, white pepper, sweet tannins, cigar box, and a medium to long hazelnut-laced finish. Very well made and hasn't even begun to show its age.
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