Deep-dark reddish-purple in color; essentially opaque. Initially reticent nose which eventually developed with decanting & extended airing into a full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, cocoa, tar, leather, tobacco, olives, pepper, some musky notes & a hint of vanilla/oak in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, cocoa, herbs, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing (1 hour+) but easily needs & will benefit with additional aging (a minimum of 10 years) to develop fully at which time may merit an even higher score (93+). An indicative blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon & 8% Syrah.
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4/6/2024 - Plochs wrote:
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2/9/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep-dark reddish-purple in color; essentially opaque. Initially reticent nose which eventually developed with decanting & extended airing into a full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, cocoa, tar, leather, tobacco, olives, pepper, some musky notes & a hint of vanilla/oak in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, cocoa, herbs, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing (1 hour+) but easily needs & will benefit with additional aging (a minimum of 10 years) to develop fully at which time may merit an even higher score (93+). An indicative blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon & 8% Syrah.
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10/11/2023 - Rudolph Schmidt Likes this wine:
Decanted 2h.
Sandalwood, black olive, cherry, mexican chocolate with a hint of pepper spice, clove, black tea.
Great pairing with a dry aged tomahawk & potatoes.
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