Very rich, bright, deep aroma with berries, and a darker edge to it. Has a very deep dark violet color. The flavor opens with strong tannins that last. There's some fruit behind that, and maybe a touch of oak. The alcohol is not apparent to me in aroma or flavor, although as this opens up over a couple hours I do begin to perceive it. Becomes a little sharp in character, mostly from tannins, a little from alcohol.
Still seems somewhat young. Tasted from 64–72°F.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Dark, dark, dark purple and a tart nose of dark berries that held firm. Age has helped this a bit, but it is still a gripper on the tounge...but with the small evolvement comes more fruit texture and a personality that seems to be breaking out...good stuff that went very well with a grilled porterhouse.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
6/20/2015 - worbx Likes this wine:
Very rich, bright, deep aroma with berries, and a darker edge to it. Has a very deep dark violet color. The flavor opens with strong tannins that last. There's some fruit behind that, and maybe a touch of oak. The alcohol is not apparent to me in aroma or flavor, although as this opens up over a couple hours I do begin to perceive it. Becomes a little sharp in character, mostly from tannins, a little from alcohol.
Still seems somewhat young. Tasted from 64–72°F.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/6/2011 - jrslhughes wrote: 95 Points
Outstanding. Large, fruit forward, not too much tannin, went very well with garlic crusted tenderloin.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/8/2009 - Three-Star Dave wrote: 89 Points
Dark purple, good fruit, but not overwhelming, leavened well with spice. Went excellently with steak and the trimmings.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/5/2009 - jrslhughes wrote: 98 Points
Outstanding with fillet of beef crusted with mustard and roasted garlic
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/30/2009 - Tejano wrote:
Dark, dark, dark purple and a tart nose of dark berries that held firm. Age has helped this a bit, but it is still a gripper on the tounge...but with the small evolvement comes more fruit texture and a personality that seems to be breaking out...good stuff that went very well with a grilled porterhouse.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment