Nose: Plum, Black Cherry, Clove and Sweet Oak that gets more interesting as it unfolds. Palate: Silky right out of the gate with dark fruit, eucalyptus, cocoa, minerals, spice and some heat. Sweet soil notes with Plum, Licorice and Cherry fruit make this great. Finish: Moderate and showing some drying tannin/oak. This detracts from its future agability in some ways.
Definitely showed the best of three bottles, but given its neighbors (DA, Ovid, etc.) I had expected more in this window (8-10 years).
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Dark fruit with cedar, oak and leather. Poured a glass out of the shoot. Nice subtle bouquet. After several hours in the decanter it opened up nicely. Nice acidity, and balance.
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Flavors could be a little more integrated, but nice depth of flavor with a solid finish and the right amount of oak. I haven't hit much green in this, as others have referenced.
Nose: Black Cherry, Red Currant, Cocoa Powder, Sage and a hint of licorice. Palate: Very strong entry with Blackberry, Cherry, Graphite, Cocoa and Kirsch. Very nice midpalate that is well constructed and has sweet fruit backed by a solid structure. Tanins are beignning to subside. Finsih: Long with a nice notion of Pritchard Hill. Shows off its vineyard pedigree very well.
Significantly better than the last bottle. Variation here?
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ERI November Auction and Tasting (Union League Club of Chicago): What a difference a year makes. This is much better wine. Tannins are sweet and round. Nice acidity, and the fruit integrates well. This is too young to judge well, but when it calms down in a couple years, will probably be quite good.
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Nose: Nice Wild Berry, Strawberry, and Red Fruits. Shows some toasted oak and charcoal. Palate: Middle weight with Red Cherry fruit dominating. Licorice and sweet cassis come in late with some coffee and dry cocoa. Finish: Well resolved and silky tanins give way to a nicely polished finish. A nice cab blend, but un distinguished from others at the price point.
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taste: great and silky tannins with full bodied tones of red fruits, red cherries, black licorice, anise and a bit of oak on the back end. Well balanced with the tannins showing off the youth of the wine
overall: could use a couple of years to fully round into form, but this is really lovely right now with a good decant. Well balanced with a pure and expressive style that is very enjoyable and lovely
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4/29/2017 - sajc wrote:
brought to Meredith and Barry's party
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5/31/2015 - RockinCabs wrote: 91 Points
Nose: Plum, Black Cherry, Clove and Sweet Oak that gets more interesting as it unfolds. Palate: Silky right out of the gate with dark fruit, eucalyptus, cocoa, minerals, spice and some heat. Sweet soil notes with Plum, Licorice and Cherry fruit make this great. Finish: Moderate and showing some drying tannin/oak. This detracts from its future agability in some ways.
Definitely showed the best of three bottles, but given its neighbors (DA, Ovid, etc.) I had expected more in this window (8-10 years).
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9/21/2014 - mhewitt wrote: 93 Points
This wine is really coming into its own. Open, rich and has gained weight since last time I had it a couple of years ago.
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5/12/2013 - Rcorrao wrote: 91 Points
Dark fruit with cedar, oak and leather. Poured a glass out of the shoot. Nice subtle bouquet. After several hours in the decanter it opened up nicely. Nice acidity, and balance.
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5/11/2013 - neurovino wrote: 90 Points
Flavors could be a little more integrated, but nice depth of flavor with a solid finish and the right amount of oak. I haven't hit much green in this, as others have referenced.
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12/17/2012 - Jeff Leve wrote: 82 Points
Dry, green, bright and sharp, the wine ends with a tart, red berry finish. This is clearly not my style of wine.
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3/18/2012 - brianofthevine wrote: 90 Points
Much better than before, black fruit, dark chocolate, firm tannins.
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8/28/2011 - RockinCabs wrote: 90 Points
Nose: Black Cherry, Red Currant, Cocoa Powder, Sage and a hint of licorice. Palate: Very strong entry with Blackberry, Cherry, Graphite, Cocoa and Kirsch. Very nice midpalate that is well constructed and has sweet fruit backed by a solid structure. Tanins are beignning to subside. Finsih: Long with a nice notion of Pritchard Hill. Shows off its vineyard pedigree very well.
Significantly better than the last bottle. Variation here?
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11/7/2010 - razmaspaz wrote: 88 Points
ERI November Auction and Tasting (Union League Club of Chicago): What a difference a year makes. This is much better wine. Tannins are sweet and round. Nice acidity, and the fruit integrates well. This is too young to judge well, but when it calms down in a couple years, will probably be quite good.
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11/5/2010 - RockinCabs wrote: 88 Points
Nose: Nice Wild Berry, Strawberry, and Red Fruits. Shows some toasted oak and charcoal. Palate: Middle weight with Red Cherry fruit dominating. Licorice and sweet cassis come in late with some coffee and dry cocoa. Finish: Well resolved and silky tanins give way to a nicely polished finish. A nice cab blend, but un distinguished from others at the price point.
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6/9/2010 - brianofthevine wrote: 88 Points
Dark fruit, tar notes, not much body and finish.
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2/27/2010 - KeithAkers wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with Co-Workers (Mario's Mondo Cafe, Glenview IL): nose: very expressive and pure nose of red fruits, red currants, black licorice, red cherries, and a touch of anise. Great depth with a style that draws you in
taste: great and silky tannins with full bodied tones of red fruits, red cherries, black licorice, anise and a bit of oak on the back end. Well balanced with the tannins showing off the youth of the wine
overall: could use a couple of years to fully round into form, but this is really lovely right now with a good decant. Well balanced with a pure and expressive style that is very enjoyable and lovely
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