A medium garnet color, but not nearly as opaque as last time. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, flowers, spice, just a touch of cinnamon and well integrated French oak. Rich and full bodied in the mouth. Soft, smooth tannins. Good acid and balance. A long and velvety finish. Paired nicely with pork roast.
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A deep dark garnet color; opaque. This time, the first aroma I get is strawberry, followed up with black cherry, raspberry, spice and moderate well integrated French oak. Rich and concentrated fruit in the mouth; smooth. An extended velvety finish. This time the wine, of course, pairs nicely with primed rib-eye steak.
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About the same descriptors as when tasted last time. Still a dark ruby colored body. The only difference was a more noticeable oak influence on the nose, along with the same black cherry, raspberry, flowers, spice. Smooth and concentrated fruit in the mouth, with the additional flavor of some cinnamon. Same long lingering finish. This time, it pairs nicely with my wife's extraordinary meatloaf.
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8/14/2015 - kcp Likes this wine: 91 Points
In a good spot as it leaves its teenage years. Still fresh, fruity with a refreshing but subtle tartness.
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8/15/2013 - JPH104 wrote:
Rich and spicy nose. Finishes a little hot and disjointed. Too big for my taste.
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2/12/2013 - Chainthroer wrote: 92 Points
A medium garnet color, but not nearly as opaque as last time. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, flowers, spice, just a touch of cinnamon and well integrated French oak. Rich and full bodied in the mouth. Soft, smooth tannins. Good acid and balance. A long and velvety finish. Paired nicely with pork roast.
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6/11/2012 - Chainthroer wrote: 93 Points
A deep dark garnet color; opaque. This time, the first aroma I get is strawberry, followed up with black cherry, raspberry, spice and moderate well integrated French oak. Rich and concentrated fruit in the mouth; smooth. An extended velvety finish. This time the wine, of course, pairs nicely with primed rib-eye steak.
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2/8/2012 - Chainthroer wrote: 93 Points
About the same descriptors as when tasted last time. Still a dark ruby colored body. The only difference was a more noticeable oak influence on the nose, along with the same black cherry, raspberry, flowers, spice. Smooth and concentrated fruit in the mouth, with the additional flavor of some cinnamon. Same long lingering finish. This time, it pairs nicely with my wife's extraordinary meatloaf.
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