After seeing some lower scores and negative reviews, I decided to open this bottle in case it was a skunk. Upon opening, I too was disappointed. The tannins were very dry and rustic while the fruit was muted. And this wine is 8 years old?? Out come the Vinturi and the decanter. Poured through both and let sit in the decanter at cellar temp for about an hour.
The became a totally different wine after that procedure. The tannins loosened and the fruit came out. Blackberry with spice. Not overly complex. The tannins are still firm overall, but this is definitely enjoyable with the right amount of air. Not sure I am too thrilled about the retail price of this wine. But it's definitely not a skunk. Drink now-2018.
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8/16/2014 - WineCPA wrote: 91 Points
After seeing some lower scores and negative reviews, I decided to open this bottle in case it was a skunk. Upon opening, I too was disappointed. The tannins were very dry and rustic while the fruit was muted. And this wine is 8 years old?? Out come the Vinturi and the decanter. Poured through both and let sit in the decanter at cellar temp for about an hour.
The became a totally different wine after that procedure. The tannins loosened and the fruit came out. Blackberry with spice. Not overly complex. The tannins are still firm overall, but this is definitely enjoyable with the right amount of air. Not sure I am too thrilled about the retail price of this wine. But it's definitely not a skunk. Drink now-2018.
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3/29/2014 - Trolson wrote: 74 Points
Very disappointed. No flavor; bland.
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12/5/2013 - Cortona5 wrote: 86 Points
Bummer
Held this long for what?
Just does not open up
Tight and acidic
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7/10/2013 - kcp Does not like this wine: 85 Points
This bottling simply hasn't matured well. Rather gruff, fruit too tight (esp for Turnbull).
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8/14/2011 - bhouk wrote:
Well, no one can fault it for being timid. Hot, jammy, lavishly oaked. Not a style that I find especially appealing.
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