Closed down and walled-in in its youth, this wine has opened up nicely. Solid Napa fruit in a big frame with enough acidity to move things along. Purportedly from the Palisades Vineyard.
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nice but not showing much. smooth tannins, vanilla. would hold for a bit to see if anything extra shows up. but if you want to pop now, it is enjoyable, but not sublime.
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Purple rim, deep and dark red at the center Pepper, capsicum on the nose, softening at the end On palate soft and round at first, then comes a firm tannin grip and a strong sensation on the palate. Well balanced, went well with the deer steak.
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10/2/2015 - ROrmand Likes this wine: 90 Points
Closed down and walled-in in its youth, this wine has opened up nicely. Solid Napa fruit in a big frame with enough acidity to move things along. Purportedly from the Palisades Vineyard.
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11/15/2012 - GMGnyc wrote: 88 Points
nice but not showing much. smooth tannins, vanilla. would hold for a bit to see if anything extra shows up. but if you want to pop now, it is enjoyable, but not sublime.
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6/12/2012 - Cobbster wrote: 92 Points
Lovely nose of black cherry with hints of eucalytus; rich black fruit flavors. Wish I'd bought more.
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1/16/2012 - Bandreas wrote: 86 Points
Purple rim, deep and dark red at the center
Pepper, capsicum on the nose, softening at the end
On palate soft and round at first, then comes a firm tannin grip and a strong sensation on the palate. Well balanced, went well with the deer steak.
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1/14/2012 - Zo65 wrote: 92 Points
What a difference a year makes! Gorgeous nose, silky smooth. Ready now. Not overly tannic. One of the best CH deals to date.
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