A: deep ruby with some garnet at rim N: pronounced intensity aromas of black pepper, baking spice, ripe black plum, black cherry, licorice, earth, clove, wet leaves, charred wood P: dry, medium (+) acidity, medium (+) fine, smooth tannins, high ABV, full body, medium (+) intensity flavors, medium (+) finish. C: very good wine, balance of acidity/tannins with ripe fruit, some complexity and intensity, concentration is somewhat muddled and the alcohol is not fully integrated (slight burn on finish). Nitpicking here only, is a very pleasant wine. Drink now.
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Three hour decant, clearly a shiraz on the nose, with dark fruit and oak elements popping. The palate is both tannic and acidic, in good balance, with tart and dry going on simultaneously. This has a long finish that coats your mouth everywhere.
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taste: coats the tongue, tannic and a little acidic, tart, a bit of alcohol burn, no fruit to really speak of, but mocha. hopefully it opens up!!! it has only been open 20 min…
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11/2/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
Rich, spiced and opulent with good power plus an overt sweet note, but slightly lacking depth or nuance. Enjoy in the near-term while fresh.
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10/27/2022 - despore Likes this wine: 90 Points
A: deep ruby with some garnet at rim
N: pronounced intensity aromas of black pepper, baking spice, ripe black plum, black cherry, licorice, earth, clove, wet leaves, charred wood
P: dry, medium (+) acidity, medium (+) fine, smooth tannins, high ABV, full body, medium (+) intensity flavors, medium (+) finish.
C: very good wine, balance of acidity/tannins with ripe fruit, some complexity and intensity, concentration is somewhat muddled and the alcohol is not fully integrated (slight burn on finish). Nitpicking here only, is a very pleasant wine. Drink now.
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10/17/2022 - quaffnov Likes this wine: 90 Points
Three hour decant, clearly a shiraz on the nose, with dark fruit and oak elements popping. The palate is both tannic and acidic, in good balance, with tart and dry going on simultaneously. This has a long finish that coats your mouth everywhere.
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9/8/2022 - goldgarf Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice and juicy, with smooth tannins and lots of black fruit.
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9/2/2022 - weirdwine Does not like this wine: 85 Points
nose: tannins and bitterness, red fruit
taste: coats the tongue, tannic and a little acidic, tart, a bit of alcohol burn, no fruit to really speak of, but mocha. hopefully it opens up!!! it has only been open 20 min…
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