In a very good place right now. The nose, while quite pretty, is more subtle than overt; the medium-bodied palate oozes Russian River and captures the essence of the vintage quite fully. Paired well with shitake risotto, but worked just as well on its own, too. Bravo Brooks and Gary. 14,0% abv, drink thru 2018
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We decanted and let sit about 30 minutes, a big nose of crushed red fruit, but the palate was more blueberry and licorice with a medium finish which was predominately blueberry, a well made wine, thoroughly enjoyable
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Color is surprisingly aged, red with a hint of brown. Perfumed nose of red berry fruits and a nicely textured body of berry and cherry fruit and substantial green notes in the mid-palette. Paired well with turkey croquettes at the hob nob grill.
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11/26/2013 - Tim Heaton wrote:
In a very good place right now. The nose, while quite pretty, is more subtle than overt; the medium-bodied palate oozes Russian River and captures the essence of the vintage quite fully. Paired well with shitake risotto, but worked just as well on its own, too. Bravo Brooks and Gary. 14,0% abv, drink thru 2018
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11/22/2013 - markcic wrote: 90 Points
We decanted and let sit about 30 minutes, a big nose of crushed red fruit, but the palate was more blueberry and licorice with a medium finish which was predominately blueberry, a well made wine, thoroughly enjoyable
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10/5/2013 - Onthelam wrote: 91 Points
A little tar and big. But solid, pleasant presence.
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8/30/2013 - JuliannaD wrote: 90 Points
A very hot nose. This has flavors of strawberry, cherry, cocoa, and a hint of licorice. Paired very well with my famous fried organic okra.
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7/9/2013 - JuliannaD Likes this wine: 90 Points
Color is surprisingly aged, red with a hint of brown. Perfumed nose of red berry fruits and a nicely textured body of berry and cherry fruit and substantial green notes in the mid-palette. Paired well with turkey croquettes at the hob nob grill.
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