Big brooding red that benefits from aeration. Dark, dark fruit & rich oak/spice complexity. Really nice but "heavy" - not a pleasant afternoon quaffer.
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Violet and cedar spice box scents drifted from the decanter (decanted for 1 hour first). A closer sniff brought out a lush velvety note of bacon fat. Tasting brought a beautifully balanced red fruit, dark plum, and pepper mix finishing long and harmonious, with mild oak and hints of smoke. This was a real gem and I'm sad it was my last bottle of this vintage.
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Tasting room visit. Full on savory Syrah nose- bacon, blackberry/cassis and black olive. Lush blueberry notes on the palate with high-toned red berry flavors. Added depth of olive and hints of cedar and spice. Vibrant acid, good texture and firm tannin. Lengthy juicy finish. Excellent now with plenty of stuffing for the future.
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1/17/2015 - Sijan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Big brooding red that benefits from aeration. Dark, dark fruit & rich oak/spice complexity. Really nice but "heavy" - not a pleasant afternoon quaffer.
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7/13/2014 - wendyinwlv wrote: 88 Points
It was really nice with BBQ rib eye steaks. Decanted for about an hour.
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9/28/2013 - flgman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Violet and cedar spice box scents drifted from the decanter (decanted for 1 hour first). A closer sniff brought out a lush velvety note of bacon fat. Tasting brought a beautifully balanced red fruit, dark plum, and pepper mix finishing long and harmonious, with mild oak and hints of smoke. This was a real gem and I'm sad it was my last bottle of this vintage.
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3/25/2012 - affordableCollector Likes this wine: 89 Points
brick in color. blueberry, cherry, cassis, pepper on the nose. oak, raspberry, cedar, spice on the palate. smooth finish.
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3/8/2012 - lbcwino wrote: 94 Points
- Brick color with medium forming legs. It's in total harmony with a full body. Silky texture with a medium finish.
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2/8/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 93 Points
Tasting room visit. Full on savory Syrah nose- bacon, blackberry/cassis and black olive. Lush blueberry notes on the palate with high-toned red berry flavors. Added depth of olive and hints of cedar and spice. Vibrant acid, good texture and firm tannin. Lengthy juicy finish. Excellent now with plenty of stuffing for the future.
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