Decanted 2 hours. Highly expressive dark fruit with notes of black raspberry, cherry, game and earth with well integrated soft tannins. Long finish. Paired with grilled pork chops with molasses butter.
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Dark smooth fruit, drinking well. Thought both alcohol levels and oak impact were well managed here (not always the case in Napa high end), though ultimately it's not a particularly interesting wine - but quite enjoyable nonetheless.
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Very smooth, from the rich, jammy nose, to the full palate of dark fruit and lingering finish. I did not denote an alcohol burn, as referenced in my earlier tasting notes. Excellent wine, drinking beautifully now with a 90 minute decant.
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Was the star on Xmas, paired with tenderloin and following 2018 Realm BTK. This was on point tonite and in a perfect place. I wish I had more. The corks should be popping on these babies
Nothing wrong here. Should hold for a few more years if desired but doubt it will get much better. Better back end than the front, which if I had to choose only one would be so. Lingers on the pallet for a good 2 minutes, mixing perfectly with the bleu cheese and crackers I’m noshing on alongside it.
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4/21/2024 - spendergast Likes this wine: 97 Points
Decanted 2 hours. Highly expressive dark fruit with notes of black raspberry, cherry, game and earth with well integrated soft tannins. Long finish. Paired with grilled pork chops with molasses butter.
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2/15/2024 - il_diavolo wrote: 92 Points
Dark smooth fruit, drinking well. Thought both alcohol levels and oak impact were well managed here (not always the case in Napa high end), though ultimately it's not a particularly interesting wine - but quite enjoyable nonetheless.
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1/26/2024 - dkwins wrote: 94 Points
Very smooth, from the rich, jammy nose, to the full palate of dark fruit and lingering finish. I did not denote an alcohol burn, as referenced in my earlier tasting notes. Excellent wine, drinking beautifully now with a 90 minute decant.
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12/25/2023 - Jhalpern27 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Was the star on Xmas, paired with tenderloin and following 2018 Realm BTK. This was on point tonite and in a perfect place. I wish I had more. The corks should be popping on these babies
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12/23/2023 - Time traveller Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nothing wrong here. Should hold for a few more years if desired but doubt it will get much better. Better back end than the front, which if I had to choose only one would be so. Lingers on the pallet for a good 2 minutes, mixing perfectly with the bleu cheese and crackers I’m noshing on alongside it.
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