Strong nose of mint, subtle red fruits and chocolate, and some sous bois. Also some nice mint on the palate, a bit short on the mid palate and finish – slight heat even. But very lovely still. With some time in the glass the palate smooths out nicely. Though after about an hour it starts to take on some prune-like notes. I fear that this might have been better 2-3 years earlier. So will pop my second and last bottle soon!
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Nose of worn leather, cassis, tobacco, Tabasco, and other lovely flavors that just suck you into the glass. Lovely palate – some amazing fruit with some nice acid that just lets it run around your mouth. The palate has some nice sweet red fruit, herbs, with hints of dark chocolate, some nice tannins that add structure but do not overpower, ending with a subtle hint of mint. The mint becomes a bit more pronounced as the wine sits in the glass. The finish is quite long and pleasant. This is drinking beautifully right now. Could certainly last a few more years, perhaps longer, though not sure if it will get better. Perhaps some more tertiary flavors will develop? With time however this begins to simplify a bit. I would say it started at a 94, and then settled into a 90 or even a bit higher. So will put this at 92.
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Still a full bold deep ruby colour with a little rust colour at edge. Nose was cedar, tobacco and light berry. On palate it was smokey (in a nice way) good berry flavours, very smooth (almost gone) tannins; just a tiny bit of sharpness at the end but a long and v pleasant aftertaste. Not desperately sophiticated but v pleasant, drunk with a Moussaka which was probably not the best match but didn't impair the enjoyment. Mine has been well celaraed but I'd still drink pretty soon if you have any left.
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We were looking for a good quality, robust wine to go with a mild lamb Asian dish and this was great. Drinking perfectly just now, it's full bodied cabernet with smooth berry fruits and caramel. Really pleasing to find it drinking so well, but if you have some, drink up. Liz's pleasure rating of 85.
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After last weekends 1997 disapointment I thought best test out a 2000. Much better - Fuller more intense nose, black fruit, choc, leather and a hint of mint. Palate followed through med to full intensity and depth, lacking a little complexity, not bad but drink up within the next two years.
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Probably a very good wine but not my personal taste. Very bold, olive and blue cheese. Initially very stinky but improves quite a bit after opening. But not my thing.
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5/28/2019 - Ron Slye wrote: 88 Points
Strong nose of mint, subtle red fruits and chocolate, and some sous bois. Also some nice mint on the palate, a bit short on the mid palate and finish – slight heat even. But very lovely still. With some time in the glass the palate smooths out nicely. Though after about an hour it starts to take on some prune-like notes. I fear that this might have been better 2-3 years earlier. So will pop my second and last bottle soon!
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3/19/2016 - Ron Slye wrote: 92 Points
Nose of worn leather, cassis, tobacco, Tabasco, and other lovely flavors that just suck you into the glass. Lovely palate – some amazing fruit with some nice acid that just lets it run around your mouth. The palate has some nice sweet red fruit, herbs, with hints of dark chocolate, some nice tannins that add structure but do not overpower, ending with a subtle hint of mint. The mint becomes a bit more pronounced as the wine sits in the glass. The finish is quite long and pleasant. This is drinking beautifully right now. Could certainly last a few more years, perhaps longer, though not sure if it will get better. Perhaps some more tertiary flavors will develop? With time however this begins to simplify a bit. I would say it started at a 94, and then settled into a 90 or even a bit higher. So will put this at 92.
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7/23/2011 - microbox wrote: flawed
corked
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8/8/2010 - microbox wrote: 85 Points
i do agree with JayP and Keith Cooper. however: knowing Thelema for many years (and vintages) this is a bit below my expectations
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8/6/2010 - JayP Likes this wine: 85 Points
Still a full bold deep ruby colour with a little rust colour at edge. Nose was cedar, tobacco and light berry. On palate it was smokey (in a nice way) good berry flavours, very smooth (almost gone) tannins; just a tiny bit of sharpness at the end but a long and v pleasant aftertaste. Not desperately sophiticated but v pleasant, drunk with a Moussaka which was probably not the best match but didn't impair the enjoyment. Mine has been well celaraed but I'd still drink pretty soon if you have any left.
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10/27/2007 - Keith Cooper wrote: 85 Points
We were looking for a good quality, robust wine to go with a mild lamb Asian dish and this was great. Drinking perfectly just now, it's full bodied cabernet with smooth berry fruits and caramel. Really pleasing to find it drinking so well, but if you have some, drink up. Liz's pleasure rating of 85.
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5/28/2007 - PaulvM wrote: 87 Points
After last weekends 1997 disapointment I thought best test out a 2000.
Much better - Fuller more intense nose, black fruit, choc, leather and a hint of mint. Palate followed through med to full intensity and depth, lacking a little complexity, not bad but drink up within the next two years.
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7/2/2006 - AlexHop wrote: 88 Points
Probably a very good wine but not my personal taste. Very bold, olive and blue cheese. Initially very stinky but improves quite a bit after opening. But not my thing.
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