By the glass at the BA lounge LHR , fresh bottle of sorts . Quite a neutral wine, lots of oaky feel at times bordering young Rioja with its American oak if we are to draw a parallel, good round polished feel on the palate, good ripe fruit but way too much oak. Generic in many ways and not grand cru. 87
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Surprisingly light in color and fruit, this forward, medium bodied, refined, spicy, red berry dominated wine is already showing what it has to offer. This is not a wine for aging. Instead, it is an easy drinking, soft textured, pleasant wine for current consumption.
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Completely OK, with aromas of dark berries and tea leaves, noticeable structure hiding the fruit. Better the next day, but not a wine I would miss in my cellar...
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Really nice for 08. Little nose at opening. 1 hour decant helps it open. Dark fruit on pallet, touch of earthy funk, a bit of slate(?), astringent finish with fine tannins. Not a lot of life left but should drink well for next 3-4 years.
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11/20/2019 - CMSPN wrote: 89 Points
Pretty good. Drinking well now and probably for the next year.
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6/20/2018 - Papies wrote: 87 Points
By the glass at the BA lounge LHR , fresh bottle of sorts .
Quite a neutral wine, lots of oaky feel at times bordering young Rioja with its American oak if we are to draw a parallel, good round polished feel on the palate, good ripe fruit but way too much oak. Generic in many ways and not grand cru. 87
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11/16/2016 - Jeff Leve wrote: 87 Points
Surprisingly light in color and fruit, this forward, medium bodied, refined, spicy, red berry dominated wine is already showing what it has to offer. This is not a wine for aging. Instead, it is an easy drinking, soft textured, pleasant wine for current consumption.
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7/7/2016 - Baltazar wrote: 85 Points
Completely OK, with aromas of dark berries and tea leaves, noticeable structure hiding the fruit. Better the next day, but not a wine I would miss in my cellar...
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6/17/2015 - hebill Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really nice for 08. Little nose at opening. 1 hour decant helps it open. Dark fruit on pallet, touch of earthy funk, a bit of slate(?), astringent finish with fine tannins. Not a lot of life left but should drink well for next 3-4 years.
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