Looking back at my previous notes, I have to admit I was wrong. This is getting better and better every year. It still does have some sour fruit making me think the vinetage was not completely ripe, however it has come into much better balance with time. The tannins are still very much there, so it could still use 3-5 years to get into a better state. However this was extremely enjoyable as a PnP and got better with a couple hours in bottle. A note, the cork was almost completely soiled, nothing of concern but I’m curious how my other bottles are doing.
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On the nose: dark fruit and anise. Tannins are still not resolved the flavor has mellowed a bit with a long finish. It’s a bit sour still. But it’s also delicious.
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Very tight and tannic when opened. Good strong nose that made me think it would be better developed. After sitting in the glass for an hour it mellowed a little. But, even the next day, it was still a bit astringent. I’ll let the other bottles rest for a couple of years and try again.
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Earthy on the nose and a bit closed. Opened up to show restrained fruit initially, then blossomed with dark red cherry. Good structure and a long finish. There was a moment at the start where i thought the wine may have turned, but the off flavor subsided.
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Welll made wine, decanted and drank over 2hours. Acid and tannin at first, to reveal perfumey medium body purple/red fruits w chocolate undertones. Drink now w decant or over 10 years.
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Recall thinking what a well crafted wine this is, really balanced and exactly where you'd expect a young wine like this to be. Great now, but excited to see it in a few more years.
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Nose of bell pepper, cooking spices, tobacco and medium red fruit on the backend. Good balance overall, much more of a Bordeaux style with a lot of background oak. Needs a few years but seems to be a bit of an unripe year so I don't see the WA potential here. Not worth the price this year.
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9/6/2023 - pakabear Likes this wine: 93 Points
Looking back at my previous notes, I have to admit I was wrong. This is getting better and better every year. It still does have some sour fruit making me think the vinetage was not completely ripe, however it has come into much better balance with time. The tannins are still very much there, so it could still use 3-5 years to get into a better state. However this was extremely enjoyable as a PnP and got better with a couple hours in bottle. A note, the cork was almost completely soiled, nothing of concern but I’m curious how my other bottles are doing.
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8/16/2022 - NPBWineGuy wrote: 93 Points
On the nose: dark fruit and anise. Tannins are still not resolved the flavor has mellowed a bit with a long finish. It’s a bit sour still. But it’s also delicious.
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1/2/2022 - NPBWineGuy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very tight and tannic when opened. Good strong nose that made me think it would be better developed. After sitting in the glass for an hour it mellowed a little. But, even the next day, it was still a bit astringent. I’ll let the other bottles rest for a couple of years and try again.
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11/11/2021 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 90 Points
Earthy on the nose and a bit closed. Opened up to show restrained fruit initially, then blossomed with dark red cherry. Good structure and a long finish. There was a moment at the start where i thought the wine may have turned, but the off flavor subsided.
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9/5/2021 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great structure with lots of plum, blackberry and acidity. Full bodied, long tight finish.
It was surprisingly similar to the 2012 force majeure blend that followed it. Grapes are grapes!
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6/27/2020 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 94 Points
This wine has aged extremely well. Layer upon layer of blackberry and black cherry. Very round mouthfeel and it lasts forever on the palate.
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5/29/2020 - JGinMO wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding secondary flavors, tannins very balanced, quite earthy with dark fruit. Noteworthy.
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11/21/2018 - pakabear Likes this wine: 92 Points
Better than last bottle, cassis, cherry, loads of earth, very good balance, herbs galore. Nice
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3/31/2018 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light, soft tannins, good fruit
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1/27/2018 - curtr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Almost ready to drink. Needed 2 hour decant. Great potential & smooth.
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10/22/2017 - bonedoc wrote: 92 Points
Welll made wine, decanted and drank over 2hours. Acid and tannin at first, to reveal perfumey medium body purple/red fruits w chocolate undertones. Drink now w decant or over 10 years.
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5/25/2017 - JGinMO wrote: 93 Points
Recall thinking what a well crafted wine this is, really balanced and exactly where you'd expect a young wine like this to be. Great now, but excited to see it in a few more years.
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6/20/2015 - bonedoc wrote:
Ready to drink after 1 hr decant, nice fruit but not overly concentrated, oaky vanilla hints, medium finish (90-92)
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2/15/2015 - pakabear wrote: 90 Points
Nose of bell pepper, cooking spices, tobacco and medium red fruit on the backend. Good balance overall, much more of a Bordeaux style with a lot of background oak. Needs a few years but seems to be a bit of an unripe year so I don't see the WA potential here. Not worth the price this year.
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