A really a nice surprise, as I forgot I had this in the cellar. Perhaps at peak or just about to peak. Slight bricking, dark ruby in the center. Full bodied. Definitely blackberry on the palate. Slight mature flavours but not as much as expected. Acidity is there and noticeable but I think it gives good lift to the wine. Some grainy tannins noticeable on the back of the tongue but the wine is smooth up front. Some wood noticeable on the nose, but well integrated on the palate. Medium-long finish. Some heat evident on the finish. I really liked this and it went well with a food. It can still age for years but I don't think it will improve.
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This is still drinking really well! Does not seem at end of life to me yet. PnP - smooth, dark fruit, some heat which mellows after an hour. Very enjoyable.
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12/22/2021 - cisco wrote: 91 Points
A really a nice surprise, as I forgot I had this in the cellar. Perhaps at peak or just about to peak. Slight bricking, dark ruby in the center. Full bodied. Definitely blackberry on the palate. Slight mature flavours but not as much as expected. Acidity is there and noticeable but I think it gives good lift to the wine. Some grainy tannins noticeable on the back of the tongue but the wine is smooth up front. Some wood noticeable on the nose, but well integrated on the palate. Medium-long finish. Some heat evident on the finish. I really liked this and it went well with a food. It can still age for years but I don't think it will improve.
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6/23/2020 - citizen1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is still drinking really well! Does not seem at end of life to me yet. PnP - smooth, dark fruit, some heat which mellows after an hour. Very enjoyable.
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9/29/2019 - cburgner Likes this wine: 89 Points
Last bottle. Still enjoyable and balanced, but the finish was not as smooth as I would have hoped.
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1/3/2018 - Watchster wrote: 90 Points
A bit acidic alone; better with food.
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11/17/2017 - cburgner Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very well rounded and nice finish. Drank by itself and it was amazing.
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