Better on day two, day one was a hot boozy mess. Day two, black cherry, black olive, cured meat, soy sauce, and oak. This is very savory in the nose, way different than the 06 Qupe 06 Nielson from the other day. In the mouth, the wine is expansive. Lower fruit acid, soft tannins, and still some booze on the finish. Black fruit and cured meat dominate the palate, almost bacon-y in a way. Overall, still pretty simple, but interesting enough to enjoy.
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Nearly opaque purple in glass, rich blackberry pie aromas that carry to palate with lively black fruit and sweet round tannins. The 5% Vigonier gives some heft and lift to the rich mouthfeel, and the finish is long and lip-smacking. A terrific result that almost justifies the price.
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5/7/2022 - HandmadeHomemade wrote:
Underwhelming. Just too much in the wrong spots, a style of wine that should be drunk much younger.
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2/25/2020 - HandmadeHomemade wrote:
Better on day two, day one was a hot boozy mess. Day two, black cherry, black olive, cured meat, soy sauce, and oak. This is very savory in the nose, way different than the 06 Qupe 06 Nielson from the other day. In the mouth, the wine is expansive. Lower fruit acid, soft tannins, and still some booze on the finish. Black fruit and cured meat dominate the palate, almost bacon-y in a way. Overall, still pretty simple, but interesting enough to enjoy.
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2/12/2019 - HandmadeHomemade wrote:
Goes great with trader Joe's dark chocolate with almonds. Lots of juicy black fruit. A hint of booze, minimal tannin. Overall underwhelming.
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5/31/2015 - jdinkin1 wrote: 92 Points
Patti says best wine of the day.
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4/27/2013 - Snoman Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nearly opaque purple in glass, rich blackberry pie aromas that carry to palate with lively black fruit and sweet round tannins. The 5% Vigonier gives some heft and lift to the rich mouthfeel, and the finish is long and lip-smacking. A terrific result that almost justifies the price.
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