I was wrong on last try, this was indeed better. Fruit was vibrant on first night, wine had taken on weight and secondary flavors by second night. Overperformed.
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At first a little prunish, but that blew off after 30-45 mins in the glass. After that I'd say a bit fruit-heavy, not a lot of earthy/secondary flavors I'd prefer. Hard for me to see this getting better.
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Nothing that remarkable, but a very enjoyable wine, easy to drink, classic CdR profile, well-rounded and balanced between fruit, earth, and herb. Was a crowdpleaser, enjoyed over traditional Thanksgiving meal. Decanted in glass; from a 1.5L.
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Opened 30 minutes prior to pairing with Martha Stewart's Green Cauldron Curry recipe. A medium+ ruby in the glass, the nose beckoning with currant, plum, thyme and a very little bit of menthol. Very good+ intensity and concentration, extending into a 20+ second finish; a bit of sediment in the glass at the end. This stood up just fine to the spicy curry dish, and was very much appreciated by HRH and I!
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5/11/2022 - JGinMO wrote: 92 Points
I was wrong on last try, this was indeed better. Fruit was vibrant on first night, wine had taken on weight and secondary flavors by second night. Overperformed.
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10/29/2020 - JGinMO wrote: 91 Points
At first a little prunish, but that blew off after 30-45 mins in the glass. After that I'd say a bit fruit-heavy, not a lot of earthy/secondary flavors I'd prefer. Hard for me to see this getting better.
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12/1/2019 - dlowrey99 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nothing that remarkable, but a very enjoyable wine, easy to drink, classic CdR profile, well-rounded and balanced between fruit, earth, and herb. Was a crowdpleaser, enjoyed over traditional Thanksgiving meal. Decanted in glass; from a 1.5L.
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1/4/2017 - wicozani Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened 30 minutes prior to pairing with Martha Stewart's Green Cauldron Curry recipe. A medium+ ruby in the glass, the nose beckoning with currant, plum, thyme and a very little bit of menthol. Very good+ intensity and concentration, extending into a 20+ second finish; a bit of sediment in the glass at the end. This stood up just fine to the spicy curry dish, and was very much appreciated by HRH and I!
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1/24/2015 - whudock Likes this wine: 91 Points
deep color, stains the glass. Lots of complexity with deep fruits, leather, earth and graphite. Nice longish finish. Very well integrated.
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