Dark cherry color that shows clear bricking at the edges. Upon opening, room fills up with fragrant black fruit.. closer sniffy sniff reveals cassis and smoky oak with menthol secondaries. Big plum and blackberry fruit on the front end with sweet vanillin on a moderate finish. Tannins are still firm and chewy. Drink or hold another 1-2 years. Good stuff.
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Fantastic nose of sour cherries. Great on the front palate but faded mid and had a short finish. However it got better as the night went on. I believe I should have decanted this or maybe waited a few more years. If I did wait, I'm sure it would be a solid 88-90 pt wine and a great value for the price.
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5/28/2012 - Jeffrey Scott wrote: 92 Points
Just opened No reason to hold this one longer. Drink it now and enjoy! Perfectly balanced.
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12/11/2010 - Julie A wrote:
Past prime
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4/10/2010 - abunai wrote: 91 Points
fruity nose, well balanced, good QPR around $30
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3/31/2010 - TCKM wrote: 90 Points
Dark cherry color that shows clear bricking at the edges. Upon opening, room fills up with fragrant black fruit.. closer sniffy sniff reveals cassis and smoky oak with menthol secondaries. Big plum and blackberry fruit on the front end with sweet vanillin on a moderate finish. Tannins are still firm and chewy. Drink or hold another 1-2 years. Good stuff.
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3/7/2010 - LCHammer wrote: 86 Points
Fantastic nose of sour cherries. Great on the front palate but faded mid and had a short finish. However it got better as the night went on. I believe I should have decanted this or maybe waited a few more years. If I did wait, I'm sure it would be a solid 88-90 pt wine and a great value for the price.
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