Straight out of the bottle with no food, this wine was a little rough. After airing out 30- 45 minutes, it opened up and was a very good pairing for a tri tip dinner. Strong berry flavors, nice balance and finish.
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This bottle was very tight and lacked a finish. Although it opened up after about an hour, it never hit it's potential. Decant for at least 30 minutes. Pepper and spice notes with beautiful fruit should come out in the nose and body.
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4/19/2017 - jimineff Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Showing unbalanced side of BdeE. Bottle is a bit older, but I've had this view even when young. Heavy on tannins and acid, fruit fades fast.
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9/29/2012 - Kermadur Likes this wine:
Straight out of the bottle with no food, this wine was a little rough. After airing out 30- 45 minutes, it opened up and was a very good pairing for a tri tip dinner. Strong berry flavors, nice balance and finish.
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2/16/2011 - rmodak wrote: 89 Points
Full of blackberry, charcoal, minerals on a large frame with good acidity on the finish. Pretty straight down the middle style that drinks well now.
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3/22/2010 - pagejshawjr wrote: 86 Points
This bottle was very tight and lacked a finish. Although it opened up after about an hour, it never hit it's potential. Decant for at least 30 minutes. Pepper and spice notes with beautiful fruit should come out in the nose and body.
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10/14/2009 - HappyWineGuy wrote:
Hard to say, big, deep fruit flavors but lacking a certain something...I bet it will be better tomorrow.
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