Good dark fruit on the nose along with an interesting earthy component and a hint of menthol. Silky mouthfeel on the balanced palate but just a little light on the back end. I agree that this may be just past it's peak but still very enjoyable.
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I popped my last bottle tonight to compare to the previous bottle opened two days ago. This one had about the best nose I've smelled on this wine- fruit, cream and earth. But the palate was non-existent, like I was drinking water. Again, huge bottle variation. At this point I'm just glad it's out of my cellar.
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4/8/2013 - mkotlarz wrote: 84 Points
Thin, on the decline left me wanting. Disappointing for such a vintage but also inexpensive.
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11/9/2012 - jcsf420 wrote: 88 Points
Good dark fruit on the nose along with an interesting earthy component and a hint of menthol. Silky mouthfeel on the balanced palate but just a little light on the back end. I agree that this may be just past it's peak but still very enjoyable.
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10/26/2012 - prof b wrote: 82 Points
the overwhelming pepper is not as noticeable in this final bottle but it also seems a bit tired.
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9/18/2012 - Baudelaire wrote: 88 Points
Plum and raisin with pepper and a bit of earth; nice finish of cherry and raisin. Good acidity. Liked this.
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8/22/2012 - David_T wrote:
I popped my last bottle tonight to compare to the previous bottle opened two days ago. This one had about the best nose I've smelled on this wine- fruit, cream and earth. But the palate was non-existent, like I was drinking water. Again, huge bottle variation. At this point I'm just glad it's out of my cellar.
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