In the decanter 3 hours prior to drinking, drank over the next 2 hours. Sweet red and black fruited, however perhaps a tad dull and somewhat lacking. Disappointing for price point, Filsell incorrectly labelled…? Can’t see it improving, albeit not in any danger of dying at this this point.
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From century old vines, 2 years in French & American Oak, basket pressed.
Needed a long decant, but once it opened up it's a beauty. A very savoury nose, smells of black olive tapenade, licorice, soil, roasted coffee bean, dark chocolate, currants & cooked black cherry.
Great intensity & concentration on the palate, it's a powerhouse with an ultra-long finish; the layers of savoury black fruit, anise, & cedar carry on for minutes. Feels like this can age another 10 years easily.
Perfect match to a medium-rare 380 gram New York Strip!
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Sophistication, elegance, however still too early. Needs big decant & yet to settle fully. Still a bit tight & thin. I will be patient & try again in another 3+yrs.
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11/23/2023 - red.red.vino wrote:
As per my note above. However starts fading just a tad after 4.5 hrs in the decanter.
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7/13/2023 - red.red.vino wrote:
In the decanter 3 hours prior to drinking, drank over the next 2 hours. Sweet red and black fruited, however perhaps a tad dull and somewhat lacking. Disappointing for price point, Filsell incorrectly labelled…? Can’t see it improving, albeit not in any danger of dying at this this point.
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3/3/2023 - bowesmana Likes this wine: 92 Points
Took an hour and half to open up. Chocolate, still plenty of fruit, deep ruby.
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4/25/2022 - RandalWA Likes this wine: 94 Points
From century old vines, 2 years in French & American Oak, basket pressed.
Needed a long decant, but once it opened up it's a beauty. A very savoury nose, smells of black olive tapenade, licorice, soil, roasted coffee bean, dark chocolate, currants & cooked black cherry.
Great intensity & concentration on the palate, it's a powerhouse with an ultra-long finish; the layers of savoury black fruit, anise, & cedar carry on for minutes. Feels like this can age another 10 years easily.
Perfect match to a medium-rare 380 gram New York Strip!
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2/14/2022 - Wolffy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Sophistication, elegance, however still too early. Needs big decant & yet to settle fully. Still a bit tight & thin. I will be patient & try again in another 3+yrs.
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