Finally opened the 2007 last night. Happily surprised that the wine has matured into a delicious layered complex wine. The fruit is still well represented and balanced by the tannins that have mellowed.
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Velvety smooth, but seems to be losing the precise complexity of earlier bottles. This time against chorizo sausage and rosemary-rubbed chicken, mixed grill, as well as cheese course. Time to drink up?
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Dark purple color. Big nose of cassis, milk chocolate covered cherries and a bit of vanilla oak. More of the same on the palate with a ripe dark fruit, purple florals and milk chocolate flavor profile. Medium- acid and tannin. Smooth wine and the finish is enjoyable. A very tasty wine to sit and sip but a bit simple. I do not see this wine developing much more and the structure isn't there for the long haul.
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Decanted two hours ahead. This is drinking very well now. Same layered complexity, with new note of spice. Once again, paired with lamb, this time butterflied leg, marinated & grilled. Raves from the crowd, most of whom preferred it to the Riu Priorat of same vintage.
A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color. A full bodied Bordeaux blend, blackberry, black cherries, spice and some vanilla, not as perfect as the 2006 but very good with one of the coolest bottles in the industry. I was lucky to spend some time with John Caldwell in November at a tasting in his Cave, great place.
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Similar to previous notes. Last bottle.... sigh.. Dark fruit predominate with notes of mocha. Tannins are smooth and soft. A medium finish that is beautifully balanced and wonderfully representative of the wine.
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Super dark and inky color. Nose still had some chocolate, but upon first smell it was truly Rocket Science! Nice long finish and very good. Not as good as 2006, but still enjoyable!
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This was lovely, racy, attention grabbing. Lots of red and black fruit on the nose, cherries especially, along with mocha. Rich and complex on palate, and long finish. Excellent with grilled lamb, and out shone the Mi Sueno we had alongside.
Inky color - dark and rich. Very similar notes from last tasting. Nose of bright fruit with sublime cocoa and spice backdrop. Similar palate with slight more pronounced mocha, spice, hint of anise, red cherry. Solid structure that went up against grilled steak very well. Medium finish that conjures reflection rather than finishing the sip.
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Garnet color in the glass. Nose of light red fruit with additional notes of mocha, earth. The palate is soft and relaxed - just enough tannins to give it a backbone. Bright fruit with hints of cherry, mocha, white pepper. Balanced acidity.
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Enjoyed this wine with my wife with a hearty Italian pasta. Chocolate and cherry nose. Very approachable wine, not too big, and drinking well now. Not too tannic. I agree with drinking window and will enjoy this wine over the next two yes.
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Chocolate. More akin to the 2005 Rocket than the 2006. Doesn't make Jen hallucinate as much as the 2006 either. She still loves it, and it moves her soul.
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Nose has quite a bit of earth - I smell musty grass, not much fruit. On the palate I got baking spice and more earth, fair bit of tannins and some heat on the finish. This is by no means a fruit forward wine, I actually found it a bit dry.
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Decanted ~30 minutes. Really expressive nose of dark berry fruit. Very fruit forward on the palate as well, lots of blackberry and bright blueberry, some pepper and cinnamon undertones. I get mostly syrah flavor profile but with the big fruit-forward profile of a napa cab. Just enough acidity to balance the fruit with fine tannins and a nice mouthfeel.
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This vintage of "Rocket Science" is made from a blend of 67% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Tannat, 1% Carmenere and 1% Cabernet Franc aged in half new and half old French oak for 22 months. The nose is intense - I found brooding dark berry fruit, white pepper and clove. The palate is smooth and well balanced. It shows cherry jam, dark chocolate and sweet vanilla. Lovely long finish.
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67% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Tannat, 1% Carmenere, 1% Cabernet Franc yes, that is the blend ... decanted for 60 minutes, should have doubled that ... regardless of what the winery's write up has to say, the nose on this wine is nonexistent ...but good dark fruit on the palate and a satisfying peppery tinged finish make this wine enjoyable ... for 30 a pop, I'm in ... for full boat, I'm not.
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6/18/2020 - maderay wrote: 87 Points
Lost most of its flavors
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11/7/2019 - M.Batard wrote: 91 Points
Still wonderful. Velvet smooth. Black fruit and violets. Long finish.
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6/30/2019 - thh18731 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Finally opened the 2007 last night. Happily surprised that the wine has matured into a delicious layered complex wine. The fruit is still well represented and balanced by the tannins that have mellowed.
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11/3/2017 - M.Batard wrote: 90 Points
Velvety smooth, but seems to be losing the precise complexity of earlier bottles. This time against chorizo sausage and rosemary-rubbed chicken, mixed grill, as well as cheese course. Time to drink up?
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4/16/2016 - Tonythefish Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lots of dark fruit and always has great colow. Lots of chocolate on the back end and well rounded finish
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4/3/2016 - Tonythefish wrote: 89 Points
Chocolate covered fruit and smooth finish. Easy to pop and pour wine that can be enjoyed by all
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3/28/2015 - Rich S Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark purple color. Big nose of cassis, milk chocolate covered cherries and a bit of vanilla oak. More of the same on the palate with a ripe dark fruit, purple florals and milk chocolate flavor profile. Medium- acid and tannin. Smooth wine and the finish is enjoyable. A very tasty wine to sit and sip but a bit simple. I do not see this wine developing much more and the structure isn't there for the long haul.
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6/12/2014 - M.Batard wrote: 91 Points
Steaks off the grill with Lee. This remains a favorite, and right up his alley too. Black fruit, violets, and spice. Long finish.
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4/2/2014 - que syrah syrah wrote: 90 Points
Still excellent but may begin to fade over the next two to three years. Drink up.
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11/8/2013 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistently good stuff. Very good blend. www.winelx.com
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5/11/2013 - M.Batard wrote: 91 Points
Decanted two hours ahead. This is drinking very well now. Same layered complexity, with new note of spice. Once again, paired with lamb, this time butterflied leg, marinated & grilled. Raves from the crowd, most of whom preferred it to the Riu Priorat of same vintage.
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4/17/2013 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
Chocolate. Dark purple and has softened with even more time
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2/9/2013 - M.Batard wrote: 91 Points
Savory, complex, and long finish. Paired extremely well with 'mad' Morrocan lamb baked in spices and couscous.
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12/2/2012 - corkscrews wrote: 90 Points
A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color. A full bodied Bordeaux blend, blackberry, black cherries, spice and some vanilla, not as perfect as the 2006 but very good with one of the coolest bottles in the industry. I was lucky to spend some time with John Caldwell in November at a tasting in his Cave, great place.
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9/17/2012 - DonWinspear wrote: 90 Points
Similar to previous notes. Last bottle.... sigh.. Dark fruit predominate with notes of mocha. Tannins are smooth and soft. A medium finish that is beautifully balanced and wonderfully representative of the wine.
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7/27/2012 - Tonythefish wrote: 91 Points
Super dark and inky color. Nose still had some chocolate, but upon first smell it was truly Rocket Science! Nice long finish and very good. Not as good as 2006, but still enjoyable!
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7/4/2012 - M.Batard wrote: 91 Points
This was lovely, racy, attention grabbing. Lots of red and black fruit on the nose, cherries especially, along with mocha. Rich and complex on palate, and long finish. Excellent with grilled lamb, and out shone the Mi Sueno we had alongside.
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6/24/2012 - DonWinspear wrote: 91 Points
Inky color - dark and rich. Very similar notes from last tasting. Nose of bright fruit with sublime cocoa and spice backdrop. Similar palate with slight more pronounced mocha, spice, hint of anise, red cherry. Solid structure that went up against grilled steak very well. Medium finish that conjures reflection rather than finishing the sip.
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2/10/2012 - DonWinspear wrote: 91 Points
Garnet color in the glass. Nose of light red fruit with additional notes of mocha, earth. The palate is soft and relaxed - just enough tannins to give it a backbone. Bright fruit with hints of cherry, mocha, white pepper. Balanced acidity.
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2/10/2012 - nfafoglia wrote: 90 Points
Nose of cranberry, coffee, and menthol. Quite tannic on the palate with muted slightly bitter red fruit.
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1/6/2012 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
Chocolate. Dark purple and has softened with time. Just as good as ever
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8/28/2011 - Tonythefish wrote: 90 Points
A very good wine with depth and a velvet finish. Nice hints of chocolate
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8/5/2011 - Dasher wrote: 91 Points
Very intresting bottle of wine. I can't wait to enoy more of it soon.
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7/31/2011 - CounselorEp wrote:
Enjoyed this wine with my wife with a hearty Italian pasta. Chocolate and cherry nose. Very approachable wine, not too big, and drinking well now. Not too tannic. I agree with drinking window and will enjoy this wine over the next two yes.
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5/30/2011 - slaintebmr wrote: 90 Points
Chocolate. More akin to the 2005 Rocket than the 2006. Doesn't make Jen hallucinate as much as the 2006 either. She still loves it, and it moves her soul.
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4/17/2011 - ChadRS wrote: 85 Points
Nose has quite a bit of earth - I smell musty grass, not much fruit. On the palate I got baking spice and more earth, fair bit of tannins and some heat on the finish. This is by no means a fruit forward wine, I actually found it a bit dry.
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2/15/2011 - Jab_343434 wrote: 92 Points
A complex wine, powerful. a terrific blend. Just ordered two more bottles!
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1/20/2011 - CJM wrote: 89 Points
mild flavors - pale red colors - not so impressive
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11/22/2010 - adbrownstein wrote: 91 Points
Decanted ~30 minutes. Really expressive nose of dark berry fruit. Very fruit forward on the palate as well, lots of blackberry and bright blueberry, some pepper and cinnamon undertones. I get mostly syrah flavor profile but with the big fruit-forward profile of a napa cab. Just enough acidity to balance the fruit with fine tannins and a nice mouthfeel.
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8/22/2010 - Johnny C NYC wrote: 89 Points
Light nose, all syrah on the palate; deep cherry, a bit of cinammon; smooth drinker; would like to visit Caldwell's cave. 50/4/11/16/8
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8/21/2010 - jamieirving wrote: 90 Points
This vintage of "Rocket Science" is made from a blend of 67% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Tannat, 1% Carmenere and 1% Cabernet Franc aged in half new and half old French oak for 22 months. The nose is intense - I found brooding dark berry fruit, white pepper and clove. The palate is smooth and well balanced. It shows cherry jam, dark chocolate and sweet vanilla. Lovely long finish.
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7/26/2010 - joshwoodward wrote: 90 Points
Vanguard (Columbus, OH): Napa Cab nose, decent structure, delicious.
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7/23/2010 - ny pete wrote:
67% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot,
3% Tannat, 1% Carmenere, 1% Cabernet Franc
yes, that is the blend ... decanted for 60 minutes, should have doubled that ... regardless of what the winery's write up has to say, the nose on this wine is nonexistent ...but good dark fruit on the palate and a satisfying peppery tinged finish make this wine enjoyable ... for 30 a pop, I'm in ... for full boat, I'm not.
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