PNP. Cork perfect. Color dark ruby w light brick on edges. Nose has cherry cola, early showed a hint of mint but after an hour has iodine and sous bois. Swishing gives almost all acid structure but there is some distinctive tannin that brings up the rear. Sipping gives soft mouthfeel and spicy sappy finish from seemingly lighter tannin. I think that this is showing signs of maturity but will certainly hold for awhile.
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Great showing for this wine. It is now fully mature, with elegant soft red berries on the nose followed by flavors of retrained ripe red fruit, sweet cranberry, rose water, and subtle earth. Tannins are soft, midpalate is substantial for the appellation, and the finish is sophisticated for its level. I imagine that while at its peak, this should hold well for a number of years. Two bottles tasted this evening, consistent notes.
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6/19/2016 - chcook Likes this wine:
PNP. Cork perfect. Color dark ruby w light brick on edges. Nose has cherry cola, early showed a hint of mint but after an hour has iodine and sous bois. Swishing gives almost all acid structure but there is some distinctive tannin that brings up the rear. Sipping gives soft mouthfeel and spicy sappy finish from seemingly lighter tannin. I think that this is showing signs of maturity but will certainly hold for awhile.
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6/3/2016 - BurgAndy wrote:
Fully mature. Perfumed black cherry on the nose. Dr. Pepper/cola on the palate. Good stuff. Last bottle. Drink up.
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3/30/2014 - jwsmith wrote: 91 Points
Rocking good wine with a huge fruit bowl nose.,..
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9/27/2013 - jwsmith wrote: 91 Points
drinking very well, reminds me more of 2008 not 2006 very nice wine.
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2/23/2013 - BurgAndy wrote:
Great showing for this wine. It is now fully mature, with elegant soft red berries on the nose followed by flavors of retrained ripe red fruit, sweet cranberry, rose water, and subtle earth. Tannins are soft, midpalate is substantial for the appellation, and the finish is sophisticated for its level. I imagine that while at its peak, this should hold well for a number of years. Two bottles tasted this evening, consistent notes.
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