PnD cork came out fully intact unlike the 2006 the other night. Dark purple almost black with dark plum to clear rim. Brambly plum sage and earth on the nose. Medium weigh with velvety tannins. Black and red fruits on the nose. Fresh finish. Lacks the depth and complexity of the 2006.
Shows more integration depth and complexity on day 2 still fresh but has lost some sharp edges. +1pt.
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Opened one hour before pairing with Brazilian styled boneless spareribs. A dark, opaque ruby in the glass extending out to thinning edges without tawniness, the bewitching nose features deep blackberry, dark cherry, dark plum and sandalwood. Very good intensity and concentration, tannins mostly resolved, but acidity still present. Probably at peak now and will hold for a year or so. Beautiful wine from the world's highest altitude vineyard from the veritable Hess Collection! Will be on the lookout for more!
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Great subtle nose, multidimensional and well balanced. in the palate good but doesnt hold up to the nose. Dont get me wrong, it is a good wine but too expensive. I prefer zapata catena.
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6/5/2016 - df1962 Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnD cork came out fully intact unlike the 2006 the other night. Dark purple almost black with dark plum to clear rim. Brambly plum sage and earth on the nose. Medium weigh with velvety tannins. Black and red fruits on the nose. Fresh finish. Lacks the depth and complexity of the 2006.
Shows more integration depth and complexity on day 2 still fresh but has lost some sharp edges. +1pt.
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5/14/2016 - Matt21 wrote: 89 Points
Very nice bottle, but could possibly be past it's prime. Enjoyed over 3 hours and progressively got better and better, but never really hit a high.
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4/25/2016 - wicozani Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened one hour before pairing with Brazilian styled boneless spareribs. A dark, opaque ruby in the glass extending out to thinning edges without tawniness, the bewitching nose features deep blackberry, dark cherry, dark plum and sandalwood. Very good intensity and concentration, tannins mostly resolved, but acidity still present. Probably at peak now and will hold for a year or so. Beautiful wine from the world's highest altitude vineyard from the veritable Hess Collection! Will be on the lookout for more!
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12/26/2015 - dissler Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great subtle nose, multidimensional and well balanced. in the palate good but doesnt hold up to the nose. Dont get me wrong, it is a good wine but too expensive. I prefer zapata catena.
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12/5/2014 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dark fruit and spice. Well done. Nice depth of flavors.
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