I think the previous reviewer is onto something. This seems like it's alive, but it's definitely a jumble. Maybe it's in a "dumb period." Alluring nose with dark cocoa or almost coffee notes. Very dark fruit on the palate and a lot of grippy tannins with smoky oak flavors and a good underlying acid structure. A few spikes of green in the finish, which is otherwise long.
Smooths out into something probably enjoyable minute by minute.
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Opened with only 30 minutes breathing before dinner was plated. First 10 minutes was challenging but afterwards the fruit burst forth. This 14-year old wine is very special.
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This red blend has matured beautifully. Opens with berries and balanced fruit blended with chocolate, soft tannins and a smooth finish. Drank after airing for 90 minutes and paired well with a good beef stew. Probably has a few more years left.
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12/20/2022 - SeattlePaul wrote:
I think the previous reviewer is onto something. This seems like it's alive, but it's definitely a jumble. Maybe it's in a "dumb period." Alluring nose with dark cocoa or almost coffee notes. Very dark fruit on the palate and a lot of grippy tannins with smoky oak flavors and a good underlying acid structure. A few spikes of green in the finish, which is otherwise long.
Smooths out into something probably enjoyable minute by minute.
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4/3/2021 - Musedir Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened with only 30 minutes breathing before dinner was plated. First 10 minutes was challenging but afterwards the fruit burst forth. This 14-year old wine is very special.
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5/1/2015 - HDash Likes this wine: 91 Points
This red blend has matured beautifully. Opens with berries and balanced fruit blended with chocolate, soft tannins and a smooth finish. Drank after airing for 90 minutes and paired well with a good beef stew. Probably has a few more years left.
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2/28/2014 - memphishusky Likes this wine:
This was good, but night two was even better. Seems to have plenty of life left. Fruit is still bright and the oak is really well integrated.
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1/25/2014 - pauljr1121 Likes this wine: 91 Points
A very enjoyable Merlot forward Bordeaux blend. Nice smoky notes with dark fruits. It's the kind of wine for tuesday night's and chocolate. Cheers!
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