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MattMauldin Likes this wine:

Saturday, May 2, 2020 - 2.5 hour decant. Deep garnet color. Classic aromas - cassis & currant fruit, allspice/clove/paprika spices, leather, worn cedar, hints of tobacco. Richly layered palate of ripe cassis & cherry, along with a melange of secondary spices, florals & tapenade, and some oak-driven notes. Broadly-framed, with massive middle density, well-balanced structure and plenty of flavor intensity. Thick & chewy round tannins with plenty of life. Plenty of lingering depth on the finish. Unapologetically hedonistic and ‘oughts’ Napa, but with compelling sturdiness and balance. I think this will continue to age nicely. If you like big and primary, drink - there’s enough integration to make this compelling. If you want a bit more elegance and classicism, age 5 to 10 more years. A classic wine indicative of its time and place.

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