Oh. My. Word. This has aged into a great bottle of wine. The reportedly-harsh tannins have made this an ageable bottle. The nose was apparent on opening. Was silky and lush with a surprising number of layers. Currants and leather are prominent. Love that we paid $12.99 for it!!
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Okay, I was a bit too harsh in the last tasting. Tannins are still prominent, but better integrated. Straightforward red fruit flavors with a bit of body and a modest finish.
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Still tannic and one dimensional. Nothing objectionable, but nothing to keep your interest either. Try again in mid-2003 and see if the tannins have abated.
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Wine Country September 2000: Approachable Merlot with good concentration and balance. The fruit shows well even in the impressive company above. Much friendlier price.
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11/7/2015 - augustwine wrote:
Oh. My. Word. This has aged into a great bottle of wine. The reportedly-harsh tannins have made this an ageable bottle. The nose was apparent on opening. Was silky and lush with a surprising number of layers. Currants and leather are prominent. Love that we paid $12.99 for it!!
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10/6/2004 - JeffJo wrote: 84 Points
Okay, I was a bit too harsh in the last tasting. Tannins are still prominent, but better integrated. Straightforward red fruit flavors with a bit of body and a modest finish.
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1/21/2002 - JeffJo wrote: 79 Points
Still tannic and one dimensional. Nothing objectionable, but nothing to keep your interest either. Try again in mid-2003 and see if the tannins have abated.
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9/1/2000 - OneLastSyrah wrote:
Wine Country September 2000: Approachable Merlot with good concentration and balance. The fruit shows well even in the impressive company above. Much friendlier price.
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2/3/2000 - JeffJo wrote: 79 Points
Pretty tasty, though still rough and needing a bit of time. Try again mid 2001.
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