A touch past peak, better in some way than earlier bottles but a bit out of balance. A deceptively oaky nose, which gave way to black and red fruit notes, a touch confected, and a bit of sous-bois. The acidity was not enough to provide the needed lift, though I enjoyed it quite a lot.
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2/19/2022 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 1/25/19 bottle.
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5/15/2021 - Doblk wrote: 92 Points
Decanted about an hour before drinking. Less fruit than previous tasting, but still very good with nice earth and smoke, and even presentation.
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5/15/2020 - JonnyG Likes this wine: 91 Points
A touch past peak, better in some way than earlier bottles but a bit out of balance. A deceptively oaky nose, which gave way to black and red fruit notes, a touch confected, and a bit of sous-bois. The acidity was not enough to provide the needed lift, though I enjoyed it quite a lot.
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12/23/2019 - Doblk Likes this wine: 93 Points
Soft, with a precise, even presentation. Still pretty solid fruit, and nice understated secondary notes. Excellent with braised short ribs.
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1/25/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
More complex and integrated than the 5/15/15 bottle and delicious with the outstanding Alina duck at Cadence Restaurant.
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