Hmm. The previous two scores by other members (without notes) are 94. I don't see it. This has great color and much tannic structure. Perhaps we drank it too soon, but I can't see this being close to 94. Fruit is good, not great. Very tannic. Really not very well balanced. Not at all "bright". Not enough acid? A bit bitter on the finish, which is of good length. The bitterness is making me think of going lower with the rating. If I had another bottle, I'd decant it at least 2-3 hours.
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2/12/2012 - MRD Colorado wrote: 90 Points
Cherry, vanilla, rose, med tannins, well balanced, ready to drink now.
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12/25/2011 - dala4 wrote: 91 Points
Subtle fruits of blackberry and cassis. Almost no tannins (left). Very smooth. A little smoke/leather. Very nice bottle.
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10/11/2009 - pickhardt wrote: 88 Points
Hmm. The previous two scores by other members (without notes) are 94. I don't see it. This has great color and much tannic structure. Perhaps we drank it too soon, but I can't see this being close to 94. Fruit is good, not great. Very tannic. Really not very well balanced. Not at all "bright". Not enough acid? A bit bitter on the finish, which is of good length. The bitterness is making me think of going lower with the rating. If I had another bottle, I'd decant it at least 2-3 hours.
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