Enormous, typical pedal to the metal Lewis extravaganza. Burly fruit wraps itself around the palate, all but taking it hostage. Yet why resist? If you like Lewis juice, you’ll love this. Could hold, but why not drink now?
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Opulent curvy and hedonistic this wine is full of dark fruits. Notes present are huckleberry, blackberry, dark luxardo cherry , vanilla, flourless chocolate cake. Allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and minerals. A huge full wine in a decadent style. Love this wine.
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Such packed and stacked wine, but in proportion for its style. Has everything needed to be a complete wine, there's just a lot of everything. Such a fun ride! Drink for pure enjoyment, good now and good for many years.
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Deep dark opaque purple color. Aromas of earthy dark fruit with smoky cocoa and spice notes. Silky palate full of black berries with savory layers of herbs, pepper and vanilla. Full-bodied with supple tannins and great finish.
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Fruit forward , hedonistic, lush new world blend.. Definite oak adds texture to the fruit…. Sort of wine that immediately impresses you but I think it’s also tiring after a while… Crowd pleaser …. Great to enjoy occasionally but it’s too jammy and extracted for me to want very often …
Very pronounced nose with lots of plums and some forest floor aromas. Plot is very dark, dark ruby with long legs. Good acidity, balanced structure with good tannins, deep oak notes with some vanilla, cassis and dark cherries, with some bitter moka notes and a hint of vanilla on the medium-long ending. Fruit forward for sure in a typical California way, but balanced and enjoyable. A good and bold wine.
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One hour decant. Very deep dark ruby magenta color. Mocha, pencil lead, blackberry, black cherry, plum, and coconut-infused crème brûlée on the rich, extracted nose. Smooth, dry palate, with good, lingering acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
This is excellent for the price point. Very easy drinker, albeit a bit over the top.
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Lewis wines are usually too over the top for my taste but I liked this a lot. Almost seemed like a cross between a Napa Syrah and an Aussie Shiraz, with tasty blackberry and blueberry flavors.
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This is rich, oaky, winey, sublime Napa juice. A prime example of what Lewis excels at. And absolutely delicious. Smoky raspberry, spice and plum with a touch of cranberry fizz. This is a full on experience, hedonistic but not over the top. Dances across the palate with impressive stuffing. Drink now.
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Ink.... velvety rich purple fruit. Syrah does the heavy lifting here. Lilac and a little menthol. Lots of chocolate on the mid-palate. Long finish. A bit over the top... but I really enjoyed it.
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nice dark as ink,,full mouth..lots of dark cherry licorice..finish went on and on..actually better the second day as the tannins tamed..enjoyed with grilled bratwurst
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Vibrant nose of dark berries, that complements the beautiful dark red color. The mid palate is fresh, round, with primary blackberries all over and spices on the nice ending, that shows some chewy tannins generally integrated but that will benefit from 2-3 years more in the bottle. Very good.
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Bold and jammy but not in an egregious way. Notes of blackberry, scorched earth, bramble and black raspberry on the nose. Explosive fruit on the palate, but has some tannic structure and chocolate powder on the finish. Really lucious and intense now, but super delish. Could use some time to calm down, but can be consumed now if you like this style. May gain a point or 2 with additional time in the bottle.
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2/25/2024 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent wine as always, dark, nice fruit, layers of flavor.
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1/9/2024 - OWC wrote: 93 Points
Enormous, typical pedal to the metal Lewis extravaganza. Burly fruit wraps itself around the palate, all but taking it hostage. Yet why resist? If you like Lewis juice, you’ll love this. Could hold, but why not drink now?
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5/28/2023 - Flemboy wrote: 94 Points
Beautiful dark color, with a nose of dark berry and herbs. Fruit forward, with room for age.
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5/26/2023 - Chris Keller wrote: 94 Points
Opulent curvy and hedonistic this wine is full of dark fruits. Notes present are huckleberry, blackberry, dark luxardo cherry , vanilla, flourless chocolate cake. Allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and minerals. A huge full wine in a decadent style. Love this wine.
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1/25/2023 - bubbachumps wrote: 94 Points
Such packed and stacked wine, but in proportion for its style. Has everything needed to be a complete wine, there's just a lot of everything. Such a fun ride! Drink for pure enjoyment, good now and good for many years.
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1/13/2023 - Perfectly Paired Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep dark opaque purple color. Aromas of earthy dark fruit with smoky cocoa and spice notes. Silky palate full of black berries with savory layers of herbs, pepper and vanilla. Full-bodied with supple tannins and great finish.
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12/25/2022 - Ehamm13 wrote:
Great bottle - buy again
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12/25/2022 - KJD45$ wrote: 93 Points
Fruit forward , hedonistic, lush new world blend..
Definite oak adds texture to the fruit….
Sort of wine that immediately impresses you but I think it’s also tiring after a while…
Crowd pleaser …. Great to enjoy occasionally but it’s too jammy and extracted for me to want very often …
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9/26/2022 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 93 Points
Interesting blend, rich, good dark fruit, smooth.
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8/16/2022 - Francophile1 wrote: 91 Points
Inly, black as pitch, exotic goodness. This is a sexy and flamboyant expression of Alec’s blend. Fruit forward, jammy and has a long finish.
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6/23/2022 - kvswine Likes this wine: 91 Points
a bit tart on intitial opening, but mellows with time. Lots of leather and earth , I would decant for an hour prior, just to let it express itself.
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2/25/2022 - Condrieu82 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very pronounced nose with lots of plums and some forest floor aromas. Plot is very dark, dark ruby with long legs. Good acidity, balanced structure with good tannins, deep oak notes with some vanilla, cassis and dark cherries, with some bitter moka notes and a hint of vanilla on the medium-long ending. Fruit forward for sure in a typical California way, but balanced and enjoyable. A good and bold wine.
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2/18/2022 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 93 Points
One hour decant. Very deep dark ruby magenta color. Mocha, pencil lead, blackberry, black cherry, plum, and coconut-infused crème brûlée on the rich, extracted nose. Smooth, dry palate, with good, lingering acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
This is excellent for the price point. Very easy drinker, albeit a bit over the top.
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2/6/2022 - mreinitz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lewis wines are usually too over the top for my taste but I liked this a lot. Almost seemed like a cross between a Napa Syrah and an Aussie Shiraz, with tasty blackberry and blueberry flavors.
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1/21/2022 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 93 Points
dark wine with just the right amount of fruit. Needed a little air time to open up.
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1/8/2022 - OWC Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is rich, oaky, winey, sublime Napa juice. A prime example of what Lewis excels at. And absolutely delicious. Smoky raspberry, spice and plum with a touch of cranberry fizz. This is a full on experience, hedonistic but not over the top. Dances across the palate with impressive stuffing. Drink now.
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11/20/2021 - Thebigbaby Likes this wine: 91 Points
Big, juicy, thick and flavorful. Well balanced, with some smoke and balances between savory and sweet. Love, love. the long finish! Yum!
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11/6/2021 - gquigs Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lots of blue and black fruit, some spice. Very smooth with a long finish.
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10/9/2021 - clubs Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bit too fruity
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9/10/2021 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drinking very well right now - good dark fruit, smooth, long lasting finish.
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8/22/2021 - ebert Likes this wine: 95 Points
Very well balanced with great, bright fruit and a smooth finish.
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8/6/2021 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 94 Points
Outstanding. Once you start drinking it you don’t want it to end. This might be the best vintage I’ve had of this wine.
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5/13/2021 - Ecoenophile wrote: 93 Points
Ink.... velvety rich purple fruit. Syrah does the heavy lifting here. Lilac and a little menthol. Lots of chocolate on the mid-palate. Long finish. A bit over the top... but I really enjoyed it.
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3/28/2021 - Ticker tape guy Likes this wine: 90 Points
nice dark as ink,,full mouth..lots of dark cherry licorice..finish went on and on..actually better the second day as the tannins tamed..enjoyed with grilled bratwurst
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3/20/2021 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 90 Points
Aromatic with anise, tarragon and black fruit, very rich and full bodied with chocolate, leather, red cherry and a nice grip on the finish
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3/17/2021 - NWFL_Revisit Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich and somewhat jammy with dark fruit characteristics. Mild tannins and acid. Easy to drink
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3/13/2021 - Condrieu82 wrote: 90 Points
Vibrant nose of dark berries, that complements the beautiful dark red color. The mid palate is fresh, round, with primary blackberries all over and spices on the nice ending, that shows some chewy tannins generally integrated but that will benefit from 2-3 years more in the bottle. Very good.
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2/12/2021 - bubbachumps wrote: 94 Points
Bold and jammy but not in an egregious way. Notes of blackberry, scorched earth, bramble and black raspberry on the nose. Explosive fruit on the palate, but has some tannic structure and chocolate powder on the finish. Really lucious and intense now, but super delish. Could use some time to calm down, but can be consumed now if you like this style. May gain a point or 2 with additional time in the bottle.
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8/13/2020 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big bold and jammy, blackberry and bramble.
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