Red fruit (cherry) and spice on the palate. Smooth finish. The tannins are very smooth. Unfortunately, I don't think this wine has much life left in it.
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3/4 stained cork on 1/2 of its side, but the stiff bark held up on pull. This shows oxidative scents of salami meats, white-flowers/honey and maybe just a bit of cherry. This was juicy and fresh on the entry turning dry and more astringent into the lengthy, tobacco and burnt toast finish. The mouthfeel is silky and refined at this late stage. Nice acidity. Loads of dusty, fully integrated tannins paint the mouth and teeth with each sip. This bottle probably peaked some years back, but it had the structure and balance to hold on to its hilt into these geriatric years. It should make a fine food wine tonight, and, I hope, for the next couple of days.
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4/22/2020 - j.squared Likes this wine: 89 Points
Red fruit (cherry) and spice on the palate. Smooth finish. The tannins are very smooth. Unfortunately, I don't think this wine has much life left in it.
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10/21/2019 - z_willus_d wrote: 88 Points
3/4 stained cork on 1/2 of its side, but the stiff bark held up on pull. This shows oxidative scents of salami meats, white-flowers/honey and maybe just a bit of cherry. This was juicy and fresh on the entry turning dry and more astringent into the lengthy, tobacco and burnt toast finish. The mouthfeel is silky and refined at this late stage. Nice acidity. Loads of dusty, fully integrated tannins paint the mouth and teeth with each sip. This bottle probably peaked some years back, but it had the structure and balance to hold on to its hilt into these geriatric years. It should make a fine food wine tonight, and, I hope, for the next couple of days.
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1/20/2015 - stewartl Likes this wine: 88 Points
nice body and good acidity, but would like more upfront fruit. Good food winw
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9/24/2012 - pinoteer wrote: 89 Points
Decanted for about 3 hours. Lovely sweet red fruit (Grenache) and baking spices. Very balanced.
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9/9/2012 - Number51 wrote: 90 Points
This wine shows sweet candy-like red fruit in a medium body frame with soft tannins.
Score based on $20. Alc 14%.
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