Dark black with a clear meniscus. On nose, dried cherry, tobacco, ash, strawberry. On palate, full body, medium+ tannins, medium acidity and very long finish. Flavor profile on palate was younger than nose suggested - black cherry, sweet cherry, red licorice. Has aged beautifully. 92-93 range.
Improved with air so decant for 1-2 hours if drinking now.
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Silky smooth.. This is the bottle you open on a lone night and want to feel sexy.. Dark Fruit with smooth finish. Mostly side mouth and tip of tongue.. Middle and top of mouth pallet dissipating. This you should drink now and don't let another year go by or you will miss the dark fruit.
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10 1/2 years since I checked in with this one; time moves fast. This has an Amarone like richness with raisins, figs, dried cherries, and a big dollop of EtOH heat. I really like this on a cool evening but there is nothing at all refined here. Big, hedonistic, and really fun to drink. Drank with mushroom ravioli but would work far better with a veal shank or some meaty goodness.
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12/30/2023 - CWilliam wrote: 93 Points
PNP and paired with pizza.
Dark black with a clear meniscus. On nose, dried cherry, tobacco, ash, strawberry. On palate, full body, medium+ tannins, medium acidity and very long finish. Flavor profile on palate was younger than nose suggested - black cherry, sweet cherry, red licorice. Has aged beautifully. 92-93 range.
Improved with air so decant for 1-2 hours if drinking now.
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11/9/2022 - acheng wrote: 91 Points
My goodness, still very rich dark cherry , licorice and spice. With potent luscious mouth feel and some tannin to shed. Has years to go:
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10/25/2022 - ajtravels Likes this wine:
Silky smooth.. This is the bottle you open on a lone night and want to feel sexy.. Dark Fruit with smooth finish. Mostly side mouth and tip of tongue.. Middle and top of mouth pallet dissipating. This you should drink now and don't let another year go by or you will miss the dark fruit.
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10/5/2022 - Neurowine1 Likes this wine:
10 1/2 years since I checked in with this one; time moves fast. This has an Amarone like richness with raisins, figs, dried cherries, and a big dollop of EtOH heat. I really like this on a cool evening but there is nothing at all refined here. Big, hedonistic, and really fun to drink. Drank with mushroom ravioli but would work far better with a veal shank or some meaty goodness.
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7/31/2022 - Winiac wrote: 93 Points
Ripe and sweet fruit. Focused flavors, and solid structure. Excellent wine!
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