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Manage Subscriptions2005 Gemstone Facets
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
Community Tasting Notes 18
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WKOP Likes this wine: 92 points
March 14, 2021 - Lovely expression of a Bordeaux blend. Extremely well balanced. Still plenty of fruit. Could go another 1015 years in my opinion. Just simply lovely.
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WKOP wrote:
March 14, 2021 - Drinking quite well now. Still plenty of fruit. Estimate this has another 10 to 15 years to go. Just a lovely Bordeaux expression. Tasted with a 1987 Opus and a 2003 Poetry (purple label) and the Facets was on par with the Poetry in depth. Both much better than the Opus.
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rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 points
April 26, 2019 - This was dark garnet colored and medium full bodied, bold and bright vibrant, slightly obtuse, black and red currant and ripe plum fruits with accents of bright floral and cedar, mocha chocolate and notes of anise with moderate lingering tannins on the structured finish.
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cmhvino wrote: 96 points
February 14, 2018 - Awesome wine. Totally at peak. Rich and full bodied. An eclectic blend that paired well with steak and lobster. Dark notes, smooth finish. Wish I had more than two left!
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1961Vintage Likes this wine: 93 points
January 21, 2018 - Great fruit off the pop, but faded after 30 minutes. Enjoy.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Gemstone
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Facets
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 249 (43%)
- Consumed 330 (56%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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