A strong whiff of VA which did not blow off. It's wild and I suspect not for everyone as a result. A little bit of heat on the finish, but the tannins are quite supple and there's possibly just a small lack of acidity. A decent effort and about the right price, but overall lacking precision. Nevertheless, it remains very drinkable.
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Sweet, wild nose: wild berries, summer wild flowers, dark caramel. More of the same on the palatte but in a more serious and subdued frame with nice open, minerally space in the middle, until the overt, cherry-pit finish that sails on with warm vivacity, complexity, and evolution. This fresh wine totally won me over. Roughly 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon with a dollup of Cabernet Franc in there for good measure. Drink now - 2019.
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3/15/2019 - oropeza Likes this wine:
Fruit and some funk up front with a deep, earthy core and a nice quick finish. Yum.
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10/30/2018 - julianseersmartin wrote: 87 Points
A strong whiff of VA which did not blow off. It's wild and I suspect not for everyone as a result. A little bit of heat on the finish, but the tannins are quite supple and there's possibly just a small lack of acidity. A decent effort and about the right price, but overall lacking precision. Nevertheless, it remains very drinkable.
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9/3/2017 - Rollerball wrote: 91 Points
A depth of lively but noble freshness.
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6/24/2017 - Rollerball wrote: 92 Points
Sweet, wild nose: wild berries, summer wild flowers, dark caramel. More of the same on the palatte but in a more serious and subdued frame with nice open, minerally space in the middle, until the overt, cherry-pit finish that sails on with warm vivacity, complexity, and evolution. This fresh wine totally won me over. Roughly 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon with a dollup of Cabernet Franc in there for good measure. Drink now - 2019.
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