Youthful appearance - deep tiny core, purple tints, narrow pale ruby rim. Nose is relatively youthful, black fruited, lots of black pepper, touch of spice. Some reduction initially, quickly blowing off. Medium full on the palate, juicy blackcurrant fruit, black pepper, quite generous and soft on the mid, good acidity, medium length finish. Not overly complex or long but toothsome, with attractive fruit and good balance. Now and next 2-3 years.
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Dark purple. Restrained nose of smoke and dark chocolate. Smoky, syrupy flavours with a long finish of dark chocolate and raspberry at the back end. Very smooth.
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On the nose liquorice, game, plum, blueberry and chocolate. On the palate quite dense with plum, liquorice and only just a hint of pepper. Quite new-world in its ripeness.
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4/8/2015 - Paul D wrote: 87 Points
Youthful appearance - deep tiny core, purple tints, narrow pale ruby rim. Nose is relatively youthful, black fruited, lots of black pepper, touch of spice. Some reduction initially, quickly blowing off. Medium full on the palate, juicy blackcurrant fruit, black pepper, quite generous and soft on the mid, good acidity, medium length finish. Not overly complex or long but toothsome, with attractive fruit and good balance. Now and next 2-3 years.
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8/1/2012 - 422dbowlsby wrote: 88 Points
PNP with BQ tri tip. Dark purple; intense black fruits on the nose. Fruit forward with silky texture.
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1/13/2012 - Lord of the Bottles wrote: 89 Points
Dark purple. Restrained nose of smoke and dark chocolate. Smoky, syrupy flavours with a long finish of dark chocolate and raspberry at the back end. Very smooth.
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1/2/2012 - TheWineMonkey wrote: 89 Points
On the nose liquorice, game, plum, blueberry and chocolate. On the palate quite dense with plum, liquorice and only just a hint of pepper. Quite new-world in its ripeness.
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11/26/2011 - Chad Wenger wrote: 93 Points
Dark, intense fruit. Full bodied with a nice silky mouthfeel. Tremendous finish. Fantastic value.
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