Popped and poured. This was a huge surprise. Immensely deep, dark to the core garnet. No visual signs of deterioration. The bouquet was bursting with mouth watering blackberry liqueur and lavender or maybe violets? Massive structure. Blackberries and violets follow through to the finish accompanied with a hint of green bell pepper...just a hint. Huge tannins. Wish like crazy that I had more. Drink or hold.
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9/20/2015 - rjquillin Likes this wine:
Prior CT notes sum this up nicely.
Surprisingly nice bottle I wish I had a few more of.
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8/1/2014 - thesternowl Likes this wine: 93 Points
Popped and poured. This was a huge surprise. Immensely deep, dark to the core garnet. No visual signs of deterioration. The bouquet was bursting with mouth watering blackberry liqueur and lavender or maybe violets? Massive structure. Blackberries and violets follow through to the finish accompanied with a hint of green bell pepper...just a hint. Huge tannins. Wish like crazy that I had more. Drink or hold.
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5/10/2013 - nav wrote: 92 Points
92 excellent. Smooth. Lingering finish.
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9/25/2012 - cmaldoon Likes this wine: 89 Points
Surprisingly good. Full bodied, full flavored, not heavy or overly tannic.
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