Following the note of mdkraft I opened this well in advance of drinking. You are unlikely to find a more extracted, dark, inky purple wine than this; the glass stains the instant the wine makes contact. A pleasant, perfumed aroma, somewhat floral in nature, lots of dark berry fruit cover the palate, some element of a phenolic or resinous note gives it texture. At around $17 I am feeling good; if I had paid the full whack, I might not be so happy.
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10/7/2012 - Jmogos wrote: 90 Points
Drinking well right now. Dark, dark, inky purple. Some cherry and baking spice. Good QPR (at $15).
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8/15/2012 - goblu6 wrote: 91 Points
Drinking well right now. Nice aroma on the nose, some leather mixed with lots of dark berry scent. Great fruit flavors and long, smooth finish.
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10/18/2011 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Following the note of mdkraft I opened this well in advance of drinking. You are unlikely to find a more extracted, dark, inky purple wine than this; the glass stains the instant the wine makes contact. A pleasant, perfumed aroma, somewhat floral in nature, lots of dark berry fruit cover the palate, some element of a phenolic or resinous note gives it texture. At around $17 I am feeling good; if I had paid the full whack, I might not be so happy.
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2/6/2011 - goblu6 wrote: 90 Points
Very nice structure. Nice finish and nose.
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10/30/2010 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Dark fruit in the nose, with spicey undertones and good balance, plenty of life left.
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