Surprising tasting tonight. The last bottle I drank of this wine tasted so past its prime. Tonight I tasted a well balanced and structured wine that’s mature to drink now? Both bottles were cellared the same way. Full-bodied, bold flavors of ripe dark berries, with the right level of sweetness. Chewy texture that coats my tongue, keeping my mouth moving long after I swallow. Amazing finish.
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Decanted before dinner, noticeable bricking, but still clear in the glass. Nose of red fruit, faint baking spices, cedar, & old baseball glove. Fruit is fading, but still an interesting bottle with/without food. I will probably drink my remaining bottle this year.
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PnP. Light nose of red fruit, spice & worn leather. Palate was a nice balance of strawberries, red raspberries, a touch of black tea and oriental spice. It was light-bodied with essentially no tannins and a short finish.
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Much better bottle than my first. Mature red berry characteristics with secondary flavors of straw, tobacco, and old dry leather. Medium to full body. Dry finish with resolved tannins. Acidity is holding to keep this balanced. I hope my remaining bottle is just as good.
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7/16/2020 - SiciliaVegaUnica Likes this wine: 90 Points
Surprising tasting tonight. The last bottle I drank of this wine tasted so past its prime. Tonight I tasted a well balanced and structured wine that’s mature to drink now? Both bottles were cellared the same way. Full-bodied, bold flavors of ripe dark berries, with the right level of sweetness. Chewy texture that coats my tongue, keeping my mouth moving long after I swallow. Amazing finish.
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6/30/2017 - SiciliaVegaUnica wrote: 87 Points
Past its drinking window but has enough life left for enjoyment. I have 2 more bottles left, I'd better hurry.
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6/14/2016 - gcarl wrote: 91 Points
Decanted before dinner, noticeable bricking, but still clear in the glass. Nose of red fruit, faint baking spices, cedar, & old baseball glove. Fruit is fading, but still an interesting bottle with/without food. I will probably drink my remaining bottle this year.
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1/16/2016 - NoWineWiz wrote: 86 Points
PnP. Light nose of red fruit, spice & worn leather. Palate was a nice balance of strawberries, red raspberries, a touch of black tea and oriental spice. It was light-bodied with essentially no tannins and a short finish.
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6/20/2015 - ecola Likes this wine: 93 Points
Much better bottle than my first. Mature red berry characteristics with secondary flavors of straw, tobacco, and old dry leather. Medium to full body. Dry finish with resolved tannins. Acidity is holding to keep this balanced. I hope my remaining bottle is just as good.
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