The nose on this dark garnet colored wine starts slow. Initially, it is hot with black cherry, blackberry, and oak. As time progresses the nose wakes up and the heat blows off. The nose then changes to a strong aroma of blackberry, chocolate, and coffee - very nice. The mouth is full bodied and very velvety - a truly full bodied and mouth coating experience. The blackberry carries over to the mouth along with some red fruit. The mid palate is still tannic with no heat and a nice spice. The finish is the real flaw - it is not so long but carries the chocolate and leather like qualities - albeit a short distance.
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12/17/2010 - jontabak Likes this wine: 85 Points
Downward spiral; not as bright and punchy as in previous years. Would give it ~90 points in its heyday.
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11/15/2008 - raccah wrote: 90 Points
The nose on this dark garnet colored wine starts slow. Initially, it is hot with black cherry, blackberry, and oak. As time progresses the nose wakes up and the heat blows off. The nose then changes to a strong aroma of blackberry, chocolate, and coffee - very nice. The mouth is full bodied and very velvety - a truly full bodied and mouth coating experience. The blackberry carries over to the mouth along with some red fruit. The mid palate is still tannic with no heat and a nice spice. The finish is the real flaw - it is not so long but carries the chocolate and leather like qualities - albeit a short distance.
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