Vertical of the 2007-2009. Surprisingly, all five tasters agreed on the order: 2008 first, 2007 second, 2009 third.
2009 Aromas of wet stone and raspberry. Cola with mild raspberry and cherry. Dry, a touch sour. Medium- flavor at opening, opening up to medium later. Better over time, so decant 30-60 minutes if opening now. 91
2008 Dusty aroma, a touch of earth. A hint of sour cherry on the nose. More body and fruit than the 2007 or 2009. Medium+ body, mouth-coating raspberries and plum with a touch of cocoa. 94+
2007 Funk on the nose, reminding me of an old-world wine. Raspberry cola, with a hint of minerality. Did not add weight with air, but fruit came forward, as did the funk on the nose. 92
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Medium body, aromas of earthy cassis, red and black dominant red fruit, fine grain resolved tannins, mild acid, medium finish, very enjoyable after an hour of air.
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This was really good with air. Not showing much until about 90min in. Rich and clearly California but not over the top and tannins were fairly integrated. Tasted more young and ripe than I was expecting
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2/11/2024 - Elkcims Likes this wine: 94 Points
Plum, earth, full bodied, light tannin. Don’t see how this improves with more time. Delicious now.
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10/7/2023 - Crunge Likes this wine: 94 Points
Vertical of the 2007-2009. Surprisingly, all five tasters agreed on the order: 2008 first, 2007 second, 2009 third.
2009
Aromas of wet stone and raspberry. Cola with mild raspberry and cherry. Dry, a touch sour. Medium- flavor at opening, opening up to medium later. Better over time, so decant 30-60 minutes if opening now. 91
2008
Dusty aroma, a touch of earth. A hint of sour cherry on the nose. More body and fruit than the 2007 or 2009. Medium+ body, mouth-coating raspberries and plum with a touch of cocoa. 94+
2007
Funk on the nose, reminding me of an old-world wine. Raspberry cola, with a hint of minerality. Did not add weight with air, but fruit came forward, as did the funk on the nose. 92
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8/29/2023 - EdKz@comcast.net Likes this wine: 96 Points
Medium body, aromas of earthy cassis, red and black dominant red fruit, fine grain resolved tannins, mild acid, medium finish, very enjoyable after an hour of air.
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6/8/2023 - jhw425 wrote: 92 Points
This was really good with air. Not showing much until about 90min in. Rich and clearly California but not over the top and tannins were fairly integrated. Tasted more young and ripe than I was expecting
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3/16/2023 - JoeDwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
At BC Ravioli with Mushroom Cream…..
Very smooth and tannins in background .
Still kind of primary but dark fruits shine.
Revisit 2028.
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