Very pretty. Not much tannin left but not particularly tertiary. Gentle and mouth-filling, with nice fruit, soft texture, and some mild herbal notes. Basic wine that can age.
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The color has lost a bit of its sheen, with just a hint of browning at the rim. Juicy red plum and blackberry with damp soil and a slight licorice edge. Nothing herbal or green. The chalky tannins are front and center upon opening, though they recede with air. Not terribly deep or long, but the combination of vintage plus age has given this a kind of understated richness that’s very appealing. Fine to drink or hold at this point.
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Popped and poured. Aromas of green tobacco and black fruit. Rich berry flavors with a green tinge. Rich, full berry finish with a bit of mint. Knife's edge style balance, good depth, full rich flavors, complex.
Anyone who can't tolerate green flavors should stay away. Those who consider those flavors, in proportion, a feature rather than a flaw should love this wine.l
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5/12/2022 - winchester-xi Likes this wine:
Very pretty. Not much tannin left but not particularly tertiary. Gentle and mouth-filling, with nice fruit, soft texture, and some mild herbal notes. Basic wine that can age.
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8/23/2019 - winchester-xi Likes this wine:
Ibid.
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3/16/2019 - winchester-xi Likes this wine:
The color has lost a bit of its sheen, with just a hint of browning at the rim. Juicy red plum and blackberry with damp soil and a slight licorice edge. Nothing herbal or green. The chalky tannins are front and center upon opening, though they recede with air. Not terribly deep or long, but the combination of vintage plus age has given this a kind of understated richness that’s very appealing. Fine to drink or hold at this point.
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3/28/2015 - twain Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking wonderfully right now. Secondary aromas and flavors - forest floor , cigar box, bell pepper, dark fruits.
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10/5/2014 - wineshlub wrote: 92 Points
Popped and poured. Aromas of green tobacco and black fruit. Rich berry flavors with a green tinge. Rich, full berry finish with a bit of mint. Knife's edge style balance, good depth, full rich flavors, complex.
Anyone who can't tolerate green flavors should stay away. Those who consider those flavors, in proportion, a feature rather than a flaw should love this wine.l
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