We gave this a 4-hour decant and the rebottled it, before drinking with standing rib roast, roasted potatoes, and spinach-egg-and-bacon salad.
Our previous bottle of this, tasted some years ago, had been corked, so it was poured out. This one, by contrast, was in perfect condition. It has aged to the point of being mellow and was delicious. I did not take detailed notes but we enjoyed it. If you have this one, drink now, as it is in peak condition, unless you desire tertiary flavors.
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This was a fantastic wine for $17. First bottle to disappear. Too much wine to give a detailed not but everyone raved about this. Definitely would buy again. Unbelievable qpr 94+
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Deep, dense, chewy. Very good. A very small bit of oxidation that could be interpreted as cork but it was so subtle that it didn’t impact the enjoyment. If you smell the same, give it an hour and check again.
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Interesting wine, but enjoyable. Needed a good decant to let some of the funk wear off but ended up very smooth...might try to let my last bottle hold for a while and see what happens
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This petit verdot was uninspiring and lackluster. I, unfortunately purchased 2 bottles. It did suffice for an after-work drink with a friend, but I would not risk bringing this to an event of any consequence. DONT serve this to friends who know about wine.
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We just started Restaurant Week in Hong Kong, which promises to be 10 most interesting and new sipping ’n snacking experiences for us in as many days. Isono (http://www.gastronaughties.com/isono-bar-and-eatery/) was our first stop, which was fun because we have known the manager for many years and they have 30 wines by the glass. Buckle-up… Ruby, dark red. Rustic, leather and earthy warmth on the nose. Narrow tannins, excellent fruit, medium-bodied. Finish not bad.
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Lots going on here. You gotta love the pronounced Petit Verdot aromatics accented by Spanish terroir! Dark fruits make a strong initial appearance, and then rocky minerality, metallic ores, and serious grip come out to play. Did I mention the grip? Showed to friends over two nights in a Bordeaux varieties themed tasting. By the second night it had come out of shell and delivered the best sort of wallop.
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Appearance: Dark garnet to purple, clear, long legs. Small PnP taste confirmed that decanting is absolutely essential. Decant + 1 hour: Nose: Primary plum and blackberry, with strong EtOH (bordering on rubbing alcohol), kirsch, muscadine grape, blood orange, and hints of beef bouillon, graphite and smoke. Attack: First 15 seconds or so is fruity, with blackberry, blood orange and hints of apple; nearly sweet. And then the hammer drops...gripping tannins, asphalt and wet stone. Acid comes on in finish; finish is dry and lean, with hints of black olive. Overall: This wine is palpably well-made, but currently not completely accessible due to tannins/balance. Needs significant time, but has the fruit to last. 2016-2025. Giving this 88+. I could see this being a 92+ when it all finally comes together.
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4/17/2021 - Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine:
We gave this a 4-hour decant and the rebottled it, before drinking with standing rib roast, roasted potatoes, and spinach-egg-and-bacon salad.
Our previous bottle of this, tasted some years ago, had been corked, so it was poured out. This one, by contrast, was in perfect condition. It has aged to the point of being mellow and was delicious. I did not take detailed notes but we enjoyed it. If you have this one, drink now, as it is in peak condition, unless you desire tertiary flavors.
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3/15/2020 - americanstorm Likes this wine: 94 Points
This was a fantastic wine for $17. First bottle to disappear. Too much wine to give a detailed not but everyone raved about this. Definitely would buy again. Unbelievable qpr
94+
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2/1/2018 - Aparritz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep, dense, chewy. Very good. A very small bit of oxidation that could be interpreted as cork but it was so subtle that it didn’t impact the enjoyment. If you smell the same, give it an hour and check again.
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4/17/2017 - zack.wygant Likes this wine: 88 Points
Interesting wine, but enjoyable. Needed a good decant to let some of the funk wear off but ended up very smooth...might try to let my last bottle hold for a while and see what happens
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7/19/2016 - BoozNooz wrote: 90 Points
I really liked this wine. It got better and better, smoother and smoother. Nothing that blows you away but an interesting, enjoyable wine
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3/15/2016 - Swaggering Beaunie wrote: flawed
Flawed--corked.
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2/18/2016 - alsatl wrote: flawed
This bottle was completely corked. I have read this in prior reviews as well. I have asked for a refund from the online vendor I purchased it from.
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1/27/2016 - RWG wrote: 60 Points
The bottle was not drinkable. It was corked. Got a refund from my wine vendor.
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1/24/2016 - RWG Does not like this wine: 74 Points
This petit verdot was uninspiring and lackluster. I, unfortunately purchased 2 bottles. It did suffice for an after-work drink with a friend, but I would not risk bringing this to an event of any consequence. DONT serve this to friends who know about wine.
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7/31/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 86 Points
We just started Restaurant Week in Hong Kong, which promises to be 10 most interesting and new sipping ’n snacking experiences for us in as many days. Isono (http://www.gastronaughties.com/isono-bar-and-eatery/) was our first stop, which was fun because we have known the manager for many years and they have 30 wines by the glass. Buckle-up…
Ruby, dark red. Rustic, leather and earthy warmth on the nose. Narrow tannins, excellent fruit, medium-bodied. Finish not bad.
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9/8/2014 - Motz wrote: 91 Points
Lots going on here. You gotta love the pronounced Petit Verdot aromatics accented by Spanish terroir! Dark fruits make a strong initial appearance, and then rocky minerality, metallic ores, and serious grip come out to play. Did I mention the grip? Showed to friends over two nights in a Bordeaux varieties themed tasting. By the second night it had come out of shell and delivered the best sort of wallop.
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3/26/2014 - PostOakBluffer Likes this wine: 88 Points
Appearance: Dark garnet to purple, clear, long legs.
Small PnP taste confirmed that decanting is absolutely essential.
Decant + 1 hour:
Nose: Primary plum and blackberry, with strong EtOH (bordering on rubbing alcohol), kirsch, muscadine grape, blood orange, and hints of beef bouillon, graphite and smoke.
Attack: First 15 seconds or so is fruity, with blackberry, blood orange and hints of apple; nearly sweet. And then the hammer drops...gripping tannins, asphalt and wet stone. Acid comes on in finish; finish is dry and lean, with hints of black olive.
Overall: This wine is palpably well-made, but currently not completely accessible due to tannins/balance. Needs significant time, but has the fruit to last. 2016-2025.
Giving this 88+. I could see this being a 92+ when it all finally comes together.
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