Blind Tasting - Battle of the States: Chocolate, licorice and vanilla - nose is a little muted throughout. Medium bodied, nicely balanced. Good but not really pushing to be great.
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This was decanted for a hour and a half prior to serving.
Deep ruby-red in colour. Remained rather closed initially and I found the tannins to be quite prominent. I allowed the wine to sit in the glass for a half hour while cooking dinner, during which time it opened up to deliver aromas of cherry, violet and a touch of plum. The extra time in the glass allowed for the tannins to soften and integrate. Excellent mouthfeel and finish.
Second Night: The remaining 375ml was enjoyed with a steak. I didn’t take notes, but just sat back and enjoyed it. Brief impression is that it was even better than the first night.
Drinking Window: Deserves another 3-4 years in the cellar to show its best.
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10/25/2014 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points
Blind Tasting - Battle of the States: Chocolate, licorice and vanilla - nose is a little muted throughout. Medium bodied, nicely balanced. Good but not really pushing to be great.
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5/31/2014 - Milliontown wrote: 86 Points
Lovely pungent black cherry and vanilla aromas, smooth texture, wonderfully integrated at this age. Delicious
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11/2/2005 - CamWheeler wrote: 89 Points
Earthy, grippy tannins. Give it a few years to develop and will be good.
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4/15/2005 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
This was decanted for a hour and a half prior to serving.
Deep ruby-red in colour. Remained rather closed initially and I found the tannins to be quite prominent. I allowed the wine to sit in the glass for a half hour while cooking dinner, during which time it opened up to deliver aromas of cherry, violet and a touch of plum. The extra time in the glass allowed for the tannins to soften and integrate. Excellent mouthfeel and finish.
Second Night: The remaining 375ml was enjoyed with a steak. I didn’t take notes, but just sat back and enjoyed it. Brief impression is that it was even better than the first night.
Drinking Window: Deserves another 3-4 years in the cellar to show its best.
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