PnP it's all dark plum and berry flavours, almost stewed. Slightest touch of heat that is already blowing off after 2 minutes. There's something meaty and something herbaceous in here also but I can't yet place it. Palate is supremely well balanced and even has a bit of remaining tannic grit. Wow, this is one that will keep aging! I'm betting this will continue to open up nicely.
Over time the peppery qualities came out to match the fruit (which receded a bit) while the meaty quality just worked in there. Went nicely with braised lamb shanks.
Woot price for this is good QPR. Retail, not so much.
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On opening: very muted on both nose and palate. Lots of tartrates/sediment.
After 30 minutes: Nice bit of pepper and some alcohol with notes of cherry and blackberry. Palate: Same pepper and cherry/blackberry. Very nice.
After almost 2 hours: Really coming together. Initial heat has passed. Very well rounded with the fruit and tannins. Excellent wine. Extremely well made.
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11/10/2014 - klezman wrote:
PnP it's all dark plum and berry flavours, almost stewed. Slightest touch of heat that is already blowing off after 2 minutes. There's something meaty and something herbaceous in here also but I can't yet place it. Palate is supremely well balanced and even has a bit of remaining tannic grit. Wow, this is one that will keep aging! I'm betting this will continue to open up nicely.
Over time the peppery qualities came out to match the fruit (which receded a bit) while the meaty quality just worked in there. Went nicely with braised lamb shanks.
Woot price for this is good QPR. Retail, not so much.
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10/22/2011 - AMV8_79 wrote: flawed
corked...damn
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9/28/2011 - joannevicious wrote: 89 Points
Good fruit with tannin and balance. Didn't notice the nose. Liked the tartrites on the cork. Dark color. smooth.
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9/1/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 88 Points
Excellent wine. Consistent with my 7/20/2011 tasting note and with Klezman's 7/8/2011 note. Very good especially with a healthy decant.
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7/20/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 90 Points
On opening: very muted on both nose and palate. Lots of tartrates/sediment.
After 30 minutes: Nice bit of pepper and some alcohol with notes of cherry and blackberry. Palate: Same pepper and cherry/blackberry. Very nice.
After almost 2 hours: Really coming together. Initial heat has passed. Very well rounded with the fruit and tannins. Excellent wine. Extremely well made.
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