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• 2012 Viñedos Bernabeleva Vinos de Madrid Arroyo del Tórtolas

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  12/10/2016 - HankS77 wrote: 91 Points

  Dark purple color. Medium+ body and soft, well-integrated tannins. Rich black cherry fruit with a touch of pomegranate almost jump out of the glass. There is plenty of structure and depth to accompany the bold fruit.

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• 2003 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

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  11/5/2016 - HankS77 wrote: 94 Points

  Smith Haute Lafitte Vertical 2003, 2004, 2005 (New York): Medium(-) body, color more towards garnet than the '04 or '05, fully mature tannins, medium acidity. Light nose and on the palate hints of cassis, blackberry and cedar. Touch of leather and cigar box. Developed remarkably with air, as it gained more substance and power. Really blossomed over time.

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• 2004 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

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  11/5/2016 - HankS77 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Smith Haute Lafitte Vertical 2003, 2004, 2005 (New York): Medium body. More purple in color than the '03 (less oxidized) and medium(+) acidity. Tannins not as mature with a little astringency to them. Upon opening, it had the most pronounced nose, but it dropped off quickly. I noticed a touch of Brett on the first taste, but it dissipated over time. Otherwise a similar flavor profile to the '03. Over time this bottle lost power in exactly the opposite direction of the '03. It's like it fell off a cliff.

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