Nose of black pepper, game, and a bit of dirty sock. The attack is a quick shot of peppered plums but the transition to the mid-palate is hollow. The finish is ok with notes of spicy oak. Overall a medium bodied wine that is good but nothing special. It was adequate with food but not a great QPR. I wonder if it was consumed too late or never was that great to begin with. 72% Pinot Noir, 28% Syrah.
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TB: This was given to us by a friend who used to work for the winery. Drinking very well right now. Popped and poured for my wife. I didn't get to it until about 2 hours later. Dark in purple color showing little bricking. Notes of vanilla, black cherry, black currant and plum. Not much going in tannins and acid at this point, but well balanced nonetheless. Seems to fall offf rather quickly showing little in the mid-palate. Medium finish. This probably won't get any better. I'd recommend drinking up as it's a very nice wine at this moment.
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10/3/2011 - Dasher wrote: 83 Points
It has gone south for sure.
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9/21/2009 - tbullion wrote: 85 Points
Not too bad given the age
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3/4/2008 - SoCal wrote: 84 Points
Nose of black pepper, game, and a bit of dirty sock. The attack is a quick shot of peppered plums but the transition to the mid-palate is hollow. The finish is ok with notes of spicy oak. Overall a medium bodied wine that is good but nothing special. It was adequate with food but not a great QPR. I wonder if it was consumed too late or never was that great to begin with. 72% Pinot Noir, 28% Syrah.
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2/21/2007 - drcbarroso wrote: 88 Points
CB: Not going to get any better. Nice integration of flavors and solid finish. Really enjoyed drinking this wine.
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2/20/2007 - drcbarroso wrote: 86 Points
TB: This was given to us by a friend who used to work for the winery. Drinking very well right now. Popped and poured for my wife. I didn't get to it until about 2 hours later. Dark in purple color showing little bricking. Notes of vanilla, black cherry, black currant and plum. Not much going in tannins and acid at this point, but well balanced nonetheless. Seems to fall offf rather quickly showing little in the mid-palate. Medium finish. This probably won't get any better. I'd recommend drinking up as it's a very nice wine at this moment.
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