Did not decant (and as it turned out I didn't really need to). Poured with a deep garnet, dark coloring with just a hint of bricking on the rim. The nose immediately came forth with lots of black fruit such as blackberry and plum; then blueberry dominated for a few minutes. Apart from the fruit, there was some pepper, cassis, a hint of pencil lead and chocolate. This was wonderful bottle that was at it's peak. The tannins had disappeared but there was lots of sinew and backbone knitting everything together. A wonderful, ready to drink wine!! Per the label a true blend of cab sauv, merlot, syrah, sangiovese, malbec cab franc and petit verdot - although the last 4 varieties accounted for 18% of the blend.
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This fills the mouth with flavor, nothing over the top, but the varietals meld nicely and make for a concerted effort, medium body with a fuller body finish.
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7/27/2019 - vinolovers wrote: 93 Points
Did not decant (and as it turned out I didn't really need to). Poured with a deep garnet, dark coloring with just a hint of bricking on the rim. The nose immediately came forth with lots of black fruit such as blackberry and plum; then blueberry dominated for a few minutes. Apart from the fruit, there was some pepper, cassis, a hint of pencil lead and chocolate. This was wonderful bottle that was at it's peak. The tannins had disappeared but there was lots of sinew and backbone knitting everything together. A wonderful, ready to drink wine!!
Per the label a true blend of cab sauv, merlot, syrah, sangiovese, malbec cab franc and petit verdot - although the last 4 varieties accounted for 18% of the blend.
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1/24/2012 - wpiers wrote: 90 Points
Very enjoyable, even better day two (stored in fridge overnite).
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1/20/2012 - emk41084 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Full-bodied complex red blend, long finish, and heavy fruit
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10/22/2011 - beerguru wrote: 87 Points
This fills the mouth with flavor, nothing over the top, but the varietals meld nicely and make for a concerted effort, medium body with a fuller body finish.
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4/15/2011 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 88 Points
Dark ruby in color. Peppery and dark fruit on the nose. Blackberry, licorice, and a bit of plum. Very nice, though a slightly short finish.
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