Honestly I thought I’d be disappointed. I bought it in a Library Release and kept it in my cellar for a while. I wasn’t sure if I should just leave it in the OWC as a cool addition to my cellar or drink it.
Boy am I glad I decided to drink it.
While the appearance was a bit muddled (not as opaque/clean as other HA’s), the tannins are thick and last forever.
Deep dark fruits, blackberry perhaps. Clean and pure, thick on the palate, lasts 7 or 8 seconds or longer, a smooth fruity and sophisticated wine.
Had with lamb chops in mint/parsley sauce and a clean 2 1/2 inch thick Prime NY Strip cooked perfectly. Accompanied a perfect meal with class, power and grace. Pure and strong enough of a wine- still firing on all cylinders- to match these powerful food flavors.
100 points. A must drink NOW if it’s in your cellar.
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Holy shit. Dark, dark fruit. 15.5 alcohol but not obvious. Almost licorice like WOW. Not for everybody's taste, but so opulent, really decadent stuff. Amazing.
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Decant for at least one hour. Would give this a 99-100pts! Very complex and outstanding wine. Pairs very well with protein like a streak. Recommend with some food and share with friends. Wish there was more of this in the world!
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12/29/2023 - MikeyLew Likes this wine: 100 Points
Honestly I thought I’d be disappointed. I bought it in a Library Release and kept it in my cellar for a while. I wasn’t sure if I should just leave it in the OWC as a cool addition to my cellar or drink it.
Boy am I glad I decided to drink it.
While the appearance was a bit muddled (not as opaque/clean as other HA’s), the tannins are thick and last forever.
Deep dark fruits, blackberry perhaps. Clean and pure, thick on the palate, lasts 7 or 8 seconds or longer, a smooth fruity and sophisticated wine.
Had with lamb chops in mint/parsley sauce and a clean 2 1/2 inch thick Prime NY Strip cooked perfectly. Accompanied a perfect meal with class, power and grace. Pure and strong enough of a wine- still firing on all cylinders- to match these powerful food flavors.
100 points. A must drink NOW if it’s in your cellar.
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12/25/2023 - kzkpt Likes this wine: 97 Points
Same as prior notes. Holy shit. Sex in a glass. Very, very rich, and you'd not know there's 15.5% alcohol.
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3/22/2023 - dkwins Likes this wine: 97 Points
In peak form, powerful dark fruit, smooth with a touch of sweetness. Opened up in the glass, even after a 2 1/2 hour decanting.
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2/3/2023 - kzkpt Likes this wine: 98 Points
Holy shit. Dark, dark fruit. 15.5 alcohol but not obvious. Almost licorice like WOW. Not for everybody's taste, but so opulent, really decadent stuff. Amazing.
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1/18/2023 - medzac2004 Likes this wine: 99 Points
Decant for at least one hour. Would give this a 99-100pts! Very complex and outstanding wine. Pairs very well with protein like a streak. Recommend with some food and share with friends. Wish there was more of this in the world!
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