Aging well, got better as it opened up. Nose earthy, tart fruit, taste dry, tart cherry, blueberry, and something else I can put a finger on. Finish long and strong tannin notes, very pleasant to drink.
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Opened, poured and let sit about 40 min. Then: Kind of smoky on the nose. Taste is cool blueish fruit, low-medium intensity, stays that way through the finish; some smokiness; almost mellow mouthfeel; tannins and acidity not an issue. Maybe some syrah profile. Pleasant wine, but nothing to distinguish it.
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Very much the big bold fruit forward wine. Has years to go. Well liked by my neighbor as he sucked down about three quarters of the bottle. Interesting pairing as I also opened a '07 aglianico.
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Properly cellared, checked in again since last bottle 4 years again. Powerful syrah fruit now way more upfront. Took 2+ hours decant and the grapefruit finally popped out. Drink now or plenty of life left.
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4/20/2024 - mwrock Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aging well, got better as it opened up. Nose earthy, tart fruit, taste dry, tart cherry, blueberry, and something else I can put a finger on. Finish long and strong tannin notes, very pleasant to drink.
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12/12/2023 - Quiller wrote: 88 Points
Opened, poured and let sit about 40 min. Then: Kind of smoky on the nose. Taste is cool blueish fruit, low-medium intensity, stays that way through the finish; some smokiness; almost mellow mouthfeel; tannins and acidity not an issue. Maybe some syrah profile. Pleasant wine, but nothing to distinguish it.
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11/17/2023 - bablues wrote: 91 Points
Day 1 was a little more jammy but day 2 this was singing
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10/29/2023 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very much the big bold fruit forward wine. Has years to go. Well liked by my neighbor as he sucked down about three quarters of the bottle. Interesting pairing as I also opened a '07 aglianico.
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6/18/2023 - MMiazga Likes this wine: 93 Points
Properly cellared, checked in again since last bottle 4 years again. Powerful syrah fruit now way more upfront. Took 2+ hours decant and the grapefruit finally popped out. Drink now or plenty of life left.
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