Decanted and found a fair amount of sediment left in the bottle. Nose started pretty skunky and dusty, although that blew off in an hour or so and left a pretty bland nose with stoniness and maybe prune. Surprisingly pleasant on the palate with notes of cherry and currant, with a touch of cranberry. Medium bodied with a deceptively smooth mouthfeel and a decent finish. Seems past peak, but still very drinkable.
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Six years since my last bottle. Cellared since release. Some bottle stink when first uncorked. Lean black cherry palate, herbs, very savory. Enjoyable. Lean. Balanced. With air, really nice plummy fruit, fuzzy sides, velour-like texture. Sweet fruit emerges with air. Really a nice surprise.
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Dark ruby color; fresh, tart red berry, juniper berry, light clove nose; tasty, youthful, tart berry, juniper berry, tar, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (13% alcohol) 91+ points
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11/20/2015 - organicveggie Likes this wine: 87 Points
Decanted and found a fair amount of sediment left in the bottle. Nose started pretty skunky and dusty, although that blew off in an hour or so and left a pretty bland nose with stoniness and maybe prune. Surprisingly pleasant on the palate with notes of cherry and currant, with a touch of cranberry. Medium bodied with a deceptively smooth mouthfeel and a decent finish. Seems past peak, but still very drinkable.
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4/13/2015 - guitarguy wrote: 86 Points
Really Skunky on opening. Never gave a whole lot, some, some cherry and slate, not much else.
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2/1/2015 - Pknut wrote:
Six years since my last bottle. Cellared since release. Some bottle stink when first uncorked. Lean black cherry palate, herbs, very savory. Enjoyable. Lean. Balanced. With air, really nice plummy fruit, fuzzy sides, velour-like texture. Sweet fruit emerges with air. Really a nice surprise.
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8/24/2013 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
Dark ruby color; fresh, tart red berry, juniper berry, light clove nose; tasty, youthful, tart berry, juniper berry, tar, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (13% alcohol) 91+ points
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6/4/2013 - guitarguy wrote: 84 Points
Better than the last bottle, nasty sulfur on opening which decreased to unveil basic blueberry fruit and a very steely base. Not entirely pleasant.
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