Like most of these, aging quite slowly. This shows a solid plummy dark chocolate note from the 49% Merlot. Its still rich but showing some maturity though not in the way of complexity. A nice hearty Bordeaux blend but not a lot more. At the price point and age is still a nice deal.
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Nose of earth, tar, dark fruit, licorice, subtle coffee grounds, hints of meat — quite a bit going on. The palate maybe isn’t quite as rich and complex as the nose, but it’s good and the licorice comes through. Nicely balanced and elegant. Drinking very well right now, with lots of freshness, could develop even further. Quite good.
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Deep purple goodness in the glass. Aromatic nose of black fruits, cacao and earth. Palate is balanced and velvety with notes of blueberries, chocolate, vanilla and spice. Very nice
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PnP. Purple/Ruby color. Medium legs. Cedar, Blackberry, Coffee and Black Cherry nose. Tastes of Blackberry, Cocoa and Cherry. Soft texture. Excellent balance. Long finish. 14.3% ABV. Drinking very well right now.
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2/23/2024 - WetRock wrote:
Like most of these, aging quite slowly. This shows a solid plummy dark chocolate note from the 49% Merlot. Its still rich but showing some maturity though not in the way of complexity. A nice hearty Bordeaux blend but not a lot more. At the price point and age is still a nice deal.
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12/29/2019 - OaktownRush Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose of earth, tar, dark fruit, licorice, subtle coffee grounds, hints of meat — quite a bit going on. The palate maybe isn’t quite as rich and complex as the nose, but it’s good and the licorice comes through. Nicely balanced and elegant. Drinking very well right now, with lots of freshness, could develop even further. Quite good.
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3/17/2014 - WineCenturyAZ Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep purple goodness in the glass. Aromatic nose of black fruits, cacao and earth. Palate is balanced and velvety with notes of blueberries, chocolate, vanilla and spice. Very nice
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5/9/2013 - sabrage Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnP. Purple/Ruby color. Medium legs. Cedar, Blackberry, Coffee and Black Cherry nose. Tastes of Blackberry, Cocoa and Cherry. Soft texture. Excellent balance. Long finish. 14.3% ABV. Drinking very well right now.
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10/21/2011 - sabrage wrote: 87 Points
Tasted side by side with 2006 and 2008. Strawberry and fig with a nice touch of earth. Softened after 45 min. Leathery finish. Medium/long legs.
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