Opened and poured....wow, this was singing from the get go. Youthful nose, like it was being sampled at the winery of a current vintage. Purples and blues in abundance, full bodied, lush and lots of fruit initially. With air the fruit started fading, but there's plenty still there. Superb balance, large frame. Lots of big purple here, blueberry, tart cobbler. Quite superb and at peak. One more.
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Large difference of opinion on this of 5 tasters. Some liked, some hated due to "smell". I liked it more over time. Heavy dark fruits on this with an odd finish. Good , but not nearly as good as previous bottle.
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This was rich and lush with a heavy plum component. This was WS rated 94 points but I don't get that. A little too "much" for me to love it but it was good.
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3/13/2019 - Senso-beak wrote: 92 Points
Opened and poured....wow, this was singing from the get go. Youthful nose, like it was being sampled at the winery of a current vintage. Purples and blues in abundance, full bodied, lush and lots of fruit initially. With air the fruit started fading, but there's plenty still there. Superb balance, large frame. Lots of big purple here, blueberry, tart cobbler. Quite superb and at peak. One more.
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11/27/2015 - joet626 wrote: 89 Points
Large difference of opinion on this of 5 tasters. Some liked, some hated due to "smell". I liked it more over time. Heavy dark fruits on this with an odd finish. Good , but not nearly as good as previous bottle.
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1/8/2015 - mdmcgonigal wrote: 89 Points
Spicy dark berry nose. Blackberries with a hint of minerals. Smooth tannins. Bold flavors with a nice, lingering finish.
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11/26/2013 - mdmcgonigal wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful dark berry nose with a hint of pepper. Plum, jam and berry flavors, very soft in the mouth. Nice long finish.
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3/8/2013 - joet626 Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was rich and lush with a heavy plum component. This was WS rated 94 points but I don't get that. A little too "much" for me to love it but it was good.
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