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• jmcnewjersey Likes this wine: 93 points

  February 15, 2018 - Score is based on predicted potential after adequate aging. Wine now is an inky black monster, with thick and impenetrable tannins. 2 hour decant barely made a difference. I let bottle sit in cellar for 5 days after opening, and wine finally became drinkable. Dark cassis on the nose. Full-bodied and viscous on the palate, still with noticeable tannins, but also lovely smoky black fruit flavors. I would age unopened bottles for 3+ more years, and not be surprised if wine scored above 93 when it hit its peak. Reasonable price makes it a top value, too.

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3 Comments

• GAET commented:

  2/16/18, 11:44 AM - For me, it's very too young to open this bottle.

• jmcnewjersey commented:

  2/16/18, 3:10 PM - Yes, GAET, I agree - - not a good idea to open this wine for several more years. Way too young!

• wineotim commented:

  2/16/18, 3:22 PM - Yes, great value, and I liked it in its youth, but definitely see the upside potential.

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