The nose smelled old on this, dusty, like opening a really old book. Flavors of ash, wood, blueberries and prunes also show. The palate is dark in profile, showing some age, zingy acidity hits quick then relaxes through the finish. The tannins are still super firm despite aged flavor characteristics. Seems older than it is. Not in balance, the acidity hits to hard and the tannins are like running into a brick wall.
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Dark purple, slightly magenta on the edge. Brambly plum and leather nose. Dark berry taste, earthy drying tannins, light acid, and a medium finish. A decent effort without being a great value.
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8/28/2010 - gripNsip wrote: 81 Points
The nose smelled old on this, dusty, like opening a really old book. Flavors of ash, wood, blueberries and prunes also show. The palate is dark in profile, showing some age, zingy acidity hits quick then relaxes through the finish. The tannins are still super firm despite aged flavor characteristics. Seems older than it is. Not in balance, the acidity hits to hard and the tannins are like running into a brick wall.
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6/6/2010 - merryberry wrote: 87 Points
Consistent with prior note, except I want to note the significant - but not over the line - oak in both the nose and the palate. Good fruit, though.
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9/12/2009 - merryberry wrote: 87 Points
Dark purple, slightly magenta on the edge. Brambly plum and leather nose. Dark berry taste, earthy drying tannins, light acid, and a medium finish. A decent effort without being a great value.
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