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Dark garnet. Decanted for two hours. Slightly muted aromas of blackberry, cherry, mocha, flowers, and minerals (i believe this is a timing issue). The aromas started to open up with a little more time. Soft and lush palate, but a touch light on acid. The alcohol goes on unnoticed, so overall the balance is decent. For $35, this was a very nice wine with a lot of character. (6574 views)

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Picked up this and a Le Petit Haut Lafitte. I wanted to try these 2009 seconds. Dark garnet. Aromas of sweet black fruit, oak, light smoke, leather, and some stem. Soft lush palate with and a nice mouth feel. Light on tannins and acids and big on fruit. Balance is decent and everything is within reason. Medium length on finish. This wine delivered more than I was expecting. At $35...not a bad deal. (5029 views)

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Very dark garnet color. Decanted four hours and has finally come around. This wines really needs a few more years to fully hit its stride. Fuming aromas of perfume, black cherry, blackberry, mocha, vanilla, and oak. The balance is the standout feature with expressive aromatics, loads of fruit, fine tannins, and ample acid. Tons of structure for the long haul. Just a sexy fantastic wine on the palate that we all need to experience. Long ripe tannic finish leaves your mouth begging for more. 96 (11215 views)

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Hardly any bricking. The aromas of raspberry, strawberry, minerals, black tea, and a slight perfume. The mouth feel was soft and elegant with little to criticize. The acid, alcohol, and fruit all found a subtle balance. The finish was nice with soft tannins, but not as long as I was expecting. I was hoping for a little more with this Grand Cru from an excellent vintage. (3450 views)

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This a garnet colored Pinot with clear edges. Aromas of bright cherry, plum, black tea, minerals, and perfume. The palate is so pleasant and easy from start to finish. This is a sexy California Pinot Noir, and retains balance and grace. The alcohol is a whooping 15.4%, but there is enough fruit and fresh acidity to match the alcohol every step of the way. I was actually surprised the percentage was that high. The tannins are refined and elegant, and finish off this experience with you wanting more. I love the screw cap, since I was't planning on storing this for very long. Should drink well for another ten years. (3376 views)

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Ruby red with the slightest bricking on the edge. A Bordeaux nose of cherry, cassis, currant, blue berry, green pepper, and loads of mocha. A fully mature wine with balance and seduction. So pleasant on the palate, that I will search out a few more bottles. Great lush fruit is matched by vibrant acids and checked alcohol. The tannins are soft and refined. The finish glides by effortlessly, only to leave you wanting more. Love it! (4413 views)

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Lighter red wine (like Pinot should be). Aromas of red cherry, mushroom, black truffle, sulphur, soft oak, cola, maple, and minerals. First thing you notice is an incredible mouth feel from deft balance. The palate is soft yet lively with fresh tannins. The tannins are elegant that fit nicely with checked alcohol. If you like California Pinots than you'll love this wine. This wine fits like a glove, and I wish I had six more to follow it over the next decade. (3066 views)

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This is a new wine from the old winemaker of Spotswoode. Decanted for two hours. Very dark red wine. This has a different aromatic profile than I expected from a California Cab. Aromas of Cassis, smoke, leather, sulphur, bacon fat, and cherry cough syrup. A fairly big wine, but the balance is fantastic. The wine glides on the palate with a smooth mouth feel with ripe elegant tannins. The acid and alcohol are in step as well, so every component fits well within the glass. The finish is lush and completely satisfying lasting 45 seconds. This is a must try...Definitely needs time. (2925 views)

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Very dark with purple edges. Aromas of cassis, cherry, black berry, carmel, mocha, and floral notes. A big powerful wine with loads of fruit, sharp tannins, and managed alcohol. The structure currently out paces the the rest, which affects the overall balance. Time will definitely reward this wine. Long finish with tannins rolling through for almost a minute. 93+ needs time (4355 views)

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Decanted the young wine for four hours. Very dark red wine. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, mocha, graphite, eucalyptus, violets, and limestone. A full bodied wine with gobs of fruit, fresh acidity, big ripe tannins, and alcohol that partners well with all components. The stand out feature of this young wine is the long evolving finish that hints at the potential this wine will gain in complexity and quality. (6292 views)

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Still very dark with slight bricking on the edges. Mature aromas of currant, mint, tabbaco, cedar, saddle leather, and a slight barnyard that faded within a hour. A full bodied wine with a viscous soft palate feel. Still lots of fruit, bright acidity, and lovely tannins. Medium length on the finish. Should last another fifteen years. (10924 views)

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Very dark red. Aromas of blackberry, currant, graphite, and a little mocha. A full bodied wine, with a nice palate. This wine has nice fruit, acid, and tannins, but will require some time to integrate. Medium length on the finish. 91 points 2015-2025 (13763 views)

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This wine continues to improve and impress. A very dark ruby red wine. Fragrant aromas of black fruits, cassis, flint, perfume, and soft minerals. This wine is a true St. Julian. A full bodied wine with a good palate that will improve with time. There is loads of fruit, the alcohol slides by unnoticed, and the tannins are the stand out feature. The finish is very long, but not quite elegant (yet). This the best vintage of Ch. Gloria I have ever tasted. Serve this wine to your friends and turn them into francophiles. 2015-2030 93 points. (14375 views)

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Very dark, black cherry, currant, mint (which I don't ever recall smelling from a Pride wine), black olives, tea, blueberry, and a little leather. This is a full bodied wine, with really good balance. I'm surprised with the sprite tannins, the residual sugar, and fresh acid. Basically the balance is great. Long lush sexy finish! Wife said she loved it. This is and easy wine to love, without a lot of complexity. (5275 views)

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Corked - used Siran wrap to see if it would help. It actually helped a little, but still a poor example of this wine. (5269 views)

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