June 30, 2019 - Wasn’t sure how much life would be left in this wine, so I was positively surprised.
Bouquet of dark berries and some black cherries. Good structure with still balancing acidity. Good old vine material show, how ageworty Malbec from Mendoza can be.
September 3, 2011 - shared with pat at selkirk manor. as samuel clemens is known to have said, "the reports of my demise are highly exaggerated and entirely premature". this wine is alive and kicking despite the shorter longevity suggested by others. dark color reminiscent of blue/black ink. rich nose. lots of dark fruit including plum and black cherry. firm tannins. heavy sediment in last glass. this wine is still tight. needs another year or two to blossom. excellent value.
May 22, 2011 - Underlying burnt Tupperware and raisins throughout bouquet and mid-pallette. The initial pallette gives you some hope as it shows some smoke (the good kind) and toasted vanilla. But not enough hope.
April 26, 2011 - Still needs air to be at it's best.
October 19, 2010 - Drinking after 5 data with vacu-vin. Balanced, good, better.
March 22, 2010 - Unimpressed
March 19, 2010 - Everyone really liked this one, but C got most of it.
February 2, 2010 - Very lush heavy wine. Very deep color. Spicy and full of tannis. Extremely well balanced on the fruit and tanins..
January 19, 2010 - very rich and dark fruit, heavy sediment
December 27, 2009 - Real nice nose of blackberry with some cassis as a secondary scent. On the palate tannins are still fairly prominent and I had to let it breathe for a good while before I could really enjoy it. Satisfying dark fruit on the palate with some good tobacco-like flavors on there for good measure. Slightly bitter/greenish tannins kept me from rating this higher. Still a good QPR, especially at Wine Library prices.