Getting a bit long in the tooth. Would have been a better wine ~10 years ago. Nobody's fault but mine; I'm sure the makers don't recommend 17 years in the cellar.
Having said all that, it still had some blackberry and cassis, with some interesting chocolate secondary characteristics.
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Inky dark red. Spice on the front but mellows for a firm, beautiful finish. Reminiscent of a good Napa Cabernet. Cassis, smoke, tar. Drinking well now despite the firm tannins. Excellent!
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Nose is very hot with hints of leather and black licorice. Acidic long cherry/allspice/anise finish. Alcohol is very present upon entry and becomes more restrained after bottle has been opened after 2 hrs.
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4/29/2023 - Bonesetter Likes this wine: 88 Points
Getting a bit long in the tooth. Would have been a better wine ~10 years ago. Nobody's fault but mine; I'm sure the makers don't recommend 17 years in the cellar.
Having said all that, it still had some blackberry and cassis, with some interesting chocolate secondary characteristics.
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12/28/2013 - Pinotphile123 wrote: 93 Points
Excellent wine.
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3/27/2013 - WineCPA Likes this wine: 94 Points
Inky dark red. Spice on the front but mellows for a firm, beautiful finish. Reminiscent of a good Napa Cabernet. Cassis, smoke, tar. Drinking well now despite the firm tannins. Excellent!
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8/30/2012 - neurovino wrote: 91 Points
Surprisingly good, especially after the first hour. No formal notes but a steal for the price.
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7/13/2011 - Philthebum wrote: 92 Points
Nose is very hot with hints of leather and black licorice. Acidic long cherry/allspice/anise finish. Alcohol is very present upon entry and becomes more restrained after bottle has been opened after 2 hrs.
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