Decanted 1:30 ahead. Dark ruby color with a bit of orange at the edge. Pleasant nose with plums, currants, iron filings, allspice, mushrooms. Nice weight on the palate, as oak flavors balance out the fruit; metallic flavors also in evidence (less good); acids are finely etched. Metallic elements lead the finish (too much), along with fresh-baked bread and dark fruits with very light tannins. This is a nice wine, but the metallic elements at each stage take away from the final judgment.
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6/6/2011 - VeniceCalif wrote: 84 Points
Decanted 1:30 ahead. Dark ruby color with a bit of orange at the edge. Pleasant nose with plums, currants, iron filings, allspice, mushrooms. Nice weight on the palate, as oak flavors balance out the fruit; metallic flavors also in evidence (less good); acids are finely etched. Metallic elements lead the finish (too much), along with fresh-baked bread and dark fruits with very light tannins. This is a nice wine, but the metallic elements at each stage take away from the final judgment.
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4/20/2011 - Fateful Destiny wrote: 88 Points
Decent drinker, but nothing spectacular.
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