WOW, this wine keeps on trucking... took to a great restaurant and from the moment it was popped, it didn't shrink from the flavors (savory fall soups & apps, pork chop & duck breast entrees). Still great fruit, some spice, med+ body/tannins/acid... i still have a few bottles tucked away in the cellar and am in no rush...but, this is drinking so wonderfully, won't be shy about pulling out for special meals. Oh I hope I have the patience to be drinking my last in 5+ years to see what this does with age.
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Really nice dark red, with a bit of brown. Watermelon, fresh Cherry, lots of acid and tannins. Watermelon sweet flavors. Lots of nice sweet and slightly acidic flavors. Tannins are super strong still though. Nice wine. Would like to try more.
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deep & rich with a touch of spice; just amazing wine and continues to be our go-to for KC smoked pork/bbq ; this wine is in a beautiful place right now
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Outstanding non-traditional Napa blend, smooth Super Tuscan style full body. Well balanced with notable tannins. Berries, plum & dark fruits with hints of tobacco
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We decanted through a vinturi and let sit for two hours, dark fruit on the nose, the palate was blackberry, mushroom, red meat with streaks of chocolate running through it - a nice long finish with hints of toffee.
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Gave an hour of air. Nose full of dark spice, anise, blackberry, smoke, slight rubber, blood, pepper and baking spice. On the palate, intense bittersweet chocolate, fat ripe fruit and earth. Lush in the mouth, full, bright tannin, thick broad silky shoulders. Finishes with espresso tones. Love.
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11/6/2020 - mydi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still quite delicious, rich and intense. Great pairing with meatloaf.
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6/29/2018 - mydi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Just a wonderful rich red blend. Intense, very long finish, lush.
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12/26/2016 - Jsdaxe Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wine opened right up, but we decanted for two hours anyway. Needed to strain sediment, but a delicious wine with Beef Wellington.
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9/30/2016 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 94 Points
WOW, this wine keeps on trucking... took to a great restaurant and from the moment it was popped, it didn't shrink from the flavors (savory fall soups & apps, pork chop & duck breast entrees). Still great fruit, some spice, med+ body/tannins/acid... i still have a few bottles tucked away in the cellar and am in no rush...but, this is drinking so wonderfully, won't be shy about pulling out for special meals. Oh I hope I have the patience to be drinking my last in 5+ years to see what this does with age.
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7/29/2016 - mydi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful intense blend. Went great with a filet mignon.
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5/9/2016 - RickyT12 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really nice dark red, with a bit of brown.
Watermelon, fresh Cherry, lots of acid and tannins. Watermelon sweet flavors. Lots of nice sweet and slightly acidic flavors. Tannins are super strong still though. Nice wine. Would like to try more.
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4/27/2016 - markcic Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark fruit on the nose, the palate was berries, currants, toffee and spice. A nice finish of medium length.
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12/17/2015 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 94 Points
deep & rich with a touch of spice; just amazing wine and continues to be our go-to for KC smoked pork/bbq ; this wine is in a beautiful place right now
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11/7/2015 - sdorris wrote: 93 Points
Started out peppery on palate finished long and smooth. Easy to drink.
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8/3/2015 - TGinGA Likes this wine: 93 Points
Outstanding non-traditional Napa blend, smooth Super Tuscan style full body. Well balanced with notable tannins. Berries, plum & dark fruits with hints of tobacco
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5/3/2015 - markcic wrote: 91 Points
We decanted through a vinturi and let sit for two hours, dark fruit on the nose, the palate was blackberry, mushroom, red meat with streaks of chocolate running through it - a nice long finish with hints of toffee.
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4/25/2015 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 94 Points
sooo delicious, great Tuscan style blend
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4/8/2015 - noahbw Likes this wine: 91 Points
Gave an hour of air. Nose full of dark spice, anise, blackberry, smoke, slight rubber, blood, pepper and baking spice. On the palate, intense bittersweet chocolate, fat ripe fruit and earth. Lush in the mouth, full, bright tannin, thick broad silky shoulders. Finishes with espresso tones. Love.
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4/3/2015 - The Wine Sherpa Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice nose. Lots of fruit on the attack and mid palate. Not much of a finish though. Soft tannins. Easy to drink.
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1/31/2015 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 92 Points
continues to be a favorite.. especially for bbq pork
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11/1/2014 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 93 Points
beautiful .. full bouquet, med body, delicious!!! one of our absolute go-to favorites
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10/3/2014 - gf2182 Likes this wine: 92 Points
rich, delicious, wonderful bouquet, medium body, love it!
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10/5/2013 - Cabfish wrote:
A very nice everyday wine.
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