A very nice bottle of wine. Intense, complex nose of a variety of red fruits and berries, smoke/dust, earth and spice. Rich, ripe fruit with a full body and a lush texture. Not overdone, but based on the flavor profile, clearly from Sonoma/Russian River. Great balance and a long fruity, earthy, brambly finish. Based on this bottle, I have to believe it is at its peak right now. This could compete with the best California has to offer. I am raising my score from 92 for prior bottles to 93-94 for this bottle. It was really enjoyable - both with food and as a sipper.
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No notes, but this was terrific. Dark berry and earth with ripe, rich, deep flavors, but not overdone. Nice balance, good structure and grip, and a medium bodied, velvety texture. Totally enjoyable and delicious alone or with food.
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5/18/2015 - Papahype Likes this wine: 91 Points
very nice lotd of fruit. great refreshing glass.
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8/2/2014 - rickspicks wrote: 93 Points
A very nice bottle of wine. Intense, complex nose of a variety of red fruits and berries, smoke/dust, earth and spice. Rich, ripe fruit with a full body and a lush texture. Not overdone, but based on the flavor profile, clearly from Sonoma/Russian River. Great balance and a long fruity, earthy, brambly finish. Based on this bottle, I have to believe it is at its peak right now. This could compete with the best California has to offer. I am raising my score from 92 for prior bottles to 93-94 for this bottle. It was really enjoyable - both with food and as a sipper.
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12/25/2013 - CamoDave wrote: 92 Points
- It's balanced with a medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Cocktailed Xmas Eve: Surprisingly good; smooth texture, not too fruity.
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10/24/2013 - rickspicks wrote: 92 Points
No notes, but this was terrific. Dark berry and earth with ripe, rich, deep flavors, but not overdone. Nice balance, good structure and grip, and a medium bodied, velvety texture. Totally enjoyable and delicious alone or with food.
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1/5/2013 - cbkamp Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cherry, strawberry, red licorice, rosemary, earth. Complex. Cherry, earth, and spice on the palate. Nice balance.
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