Very surprised with this wine. Thought it might be gone. Likely past peak but still enjoyable. Fruit has faded but no stewed notes. I would advise drinking up as I agree with the drinking window.
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Dark, slightly cloudy purple. Blueberry, earth, and a touch of spice on the nose. Medium bodied, cranberries, black cherries, somewhat bitter tannins, dry leather, and a medium finish. Solid wine, lots of terrior, and decent fruit.
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Fruity nose, decent acidity, but not the most pleasing on the palate. High in alcohol, and indeed a little bitter aftertaste, as others have remarked. Did not really improve much on nights 2 and 3. Some oxidization. Not good.
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Some nice qualities, but also came across somewhat harsh. Major detractors are high alcohol and an astringent, bitter, drying finish. Gives the impression the fruit is drying out leaving behind the heat and tannin. Does have a gamey nose and lush full body with kirsch-like fruit. To me seems like it won't have much upside. Sensing a bit of VA too, which could be contributing to the heat.
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8/3/2020 - 309VEB wrote: flawed
Gone. Drink now if you have any bottles left. This bottle was shot.
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4/14/2020 - 309VEB Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very surprised with this wine. Thought it might be gone. Likely past peak but still enjoyable. Fruit has faded but no stewed notes. I would advise drinking up as I agree with the drinking window.
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1/25/2014 - merryberry wrote: 87 Points
Dark, slightly cloudy purple. Blueberry, earth, and a touch of spice on the nose. Medium bodied, cranberries, black cherries, somewhat bitter tannins, dry leather, and a medium finish. Solid wine, lots of terrior, and decent fruit.
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3/24/2013 - Michiel wrote: 83 Points
Fruity nose, decent acidity, but not the most pleasing on the palate. High in alcohol, and indeed a little bitter aftertaste, as others have remarked. Did not really improve much on nights 2 and 3. Some oxidization. Not good.
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1/7/2012 - Cabfrancophile wrote: 82 Points
Some nice qualities, but also came across somewhat harsh. Major detractors are high alcohol and an astringent, bitter, drying finish. Gives the impression the fruit is drying out leaving behind the heat and tannin. Does have a gamey nose and lush full body with kirsch-like fruit. To me seems like it won't have much upside. Sensing a bit of VA too, which could be contributing to the heat.
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