I opened with some curiosity at Thanksgiving as an option in a group of top notch wines. From an 07 Bond St Eden, 12 Rudd Cab, Kanzler Pinots, and more.
After 30 minutes in the bottle, this drank incredibly well blending Syrah dark fruits with the Zin structure and hint of pepper. Everyone raved at this surprise winner. I’m glad it got some age in the back of my cellar. For the wine enthusiasts in our group, this was their favorite wine of the night.
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Perfect wine and was a nice surprise. Let it breathe for awhile and it really helped it open up. Smooth with a tiny bit of smokiness. I was concerned it was passed its prime.
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Doesn't seem to have been stored very well: cork crumbled. Not sure if wine was affected, but didn't care much for it: hot & peppery, just like first bottle we drank. Neither of these bottles seemed to be the same wine we sampled in the tasting room; I wonder why. Perhaps day 2 will improve it. Day 2: just as with last bottle, a day in the fridge seemed to mellow the wine and take the bite out. Much better today.
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11/23/2023 - tgkswine Likes this wine: 94 Points
I opened with some curiosity at Thanksgiving as an option in a group of top notch wines. From an 07 Bond St Eden, 12 Rudd Cab, Kanzler Pinots, and more.
After 30 minutes in the bottle, this drank incredibly well blending Syrah dark fruits with the Zin structure and hint of pepper. Everyone raved at this surprise winner. I’m glad it got some age in the back of my cellar. For the wine enthusiasts in our group, this was their favorite wine of the night.
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8/5/2012 - Jillrene wrote: 90 Points
Perfect wine and was a nice surprise. Let it breathe for awhile and it really helped it open up. Smooth with a tiny bit of smokiness. I was concerned it was passed its prime.
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6/9/2012 - mhenry wrote: 89 Points
Needs some air time, then drinks nicely.
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4/24/2012 - mhenry wrote: 84 Points
Doesn't seem to have been stored very well: cork crumbled. Not sure if wine was affected, but didn't care much for it: hot & peppery, just like first bottle we drank. Neither of these bottles seemed to be the same wine we sampled in the tasting room; I wonder why. Perhaps day 2 will improve it. Day 2: just as with last bottle, a day in the fridge seemed to mellow the wine and take the bite out. Much better today.
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3/30/2012 - PinotPaul wrote: 89 Points
Wonderful plum, slight spice.
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