Very dark and opaque, with just a tinge of brick. Quite a complex nose. All ripe black fruit at first, giving way to earth and a bit of barnyard, and then later savory, peppery spice. The rather fierce tannins that were very prominent in this wine's youth have melted away. There's still a bit of it going on, but the wine is certainly very approachable, and nothing that a bit of food can't fix. Rich, with a lot of ripe, sweet black fruit. Grilled meat, dried herbs, coffee beans as well. Very nicely put together. The 14% alcohol doesn't show at all. The earthiness is also apparent on the palate. Maybe just approaching peak. Good length. Savory, meaty finish.Excellent.
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This is a very well made wine which is certainly in the window, but no rush to finish up. Second half of the bottle drunk a couple of days later was probably better. So smooth, fresh, and a lovely blend of fruit and tertiary characteristics. Long length.
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10/19/2021 - Haze78 wrote: 92 Points
Bret, CDP Style. Braucht Zeit. Suche ich nicht aktiv, hat aber was misteriöses. Okay
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3/20/2021 - jviz wrote: 93 Points
Moderate bricking, largely resolved American oak. Very plush and silky mouthfeel. Clearly a wine with long barrel age. Drinking very fine now..
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12/13/2020 - winesteward Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very dark and opaque, with just a tinge of brick. Quite a complex nose. All ripe black fruit at first, giving way to earth and a bit of barnyard, and then later savory, peppery spice. The rather fierce tannins that were very prominent in this wine's youth have melted away. There's still a bit of it going on, but the wine is certainly very approachable, and nothing that a bit of food can't fix. Rich, with a lot of ripe, sweet black fruit. Grilled meat, dried herbs, coffee beans as well. Very nicely put together. The 14% alcohol doesn't show at all. The earthiness is also apparent on the palate. Maybe just approaching peak. Good length. Savory, meaty finish.Excellent.
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9/21/2018 - Raizes Likes this wine: 93 Points
樱桃、草莓,甘草和豆蔻,雪松和橡木的味道已开始融合到果味之中,并不张扬,需要有耐心去细细品味和解读。浓郁而不失优雅,庄重而不无聊,甜美而不甜腻。
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12/1/2017 - Cooky474 wrote: 91 Points
This is a very well made wine which is certainly in the window, but no rush to finish up. Second half of the bottle drunk a couple of days later was probably better. So smooth, fresh, and a lovely blend of fruit and tertiary characteristics. Long length.
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