Nose is plum, black raspberry, green chili, leather, and wood smoke. Flavors follow the nose, with the green chili being predominant on the mid palate, and the smoke and tobacco being joined by chocolate on the finish. Silky smooth tanins. Quite drinkable.
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Surprisingly disappointing. Has very strong musty-cork smell (cork was in fine shape though), which diminished with aeration but still detectable. "Blah" flavors on the tongue, nothing standing out too much. Un-complex, but does have a little tannin. Not much finish, quickly gone from palate.
Rather than the coffee there was a hint of tobacco on the nose along with dark berry scent. Good red cherry taste with no bite and a nice smooth finish. It has cellared well and I'll keep my last bottle for another year before drinking it.
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10/24/2014 - WaltnMicki wrote: 86 Points
Right at the end of the window and has aged nicely. Complex bouquets of berry, spice and hay. Good taste of herbal spice and fruit. Excellent color.
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10/4/2014 - Craig_B Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Over the hill; significantly past its prime. Bottle was fine, not spoiled. Flat, dull, nearly undrinkable. We poured it out.
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10/12/2012 - The13thGryphon Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nose is plum, black raspberry, green chili, leather, and wood smoke. Flavors follow the nose, with the green chili being predominant on the mid palate, and the smoke and tobacco being joined by chocolate on the finish. Silky smooth tanins. Quite drinkable.
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9/24/2012 - Tim221 wrote: 80 Points
Surprisingly disappointing. Has very strong musty-cork smell (cork was in fine shape though), which diminished with aeration but still detectable. "Blah" flavors on the tongue, nothing standing out too much. Un-complex, but does have a little tannin. Not much finish, quickly gone from palate.
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12/24/2011 - WaltnMicki wrote: 83 Points
Rather than the coffee there was a hint of tobacco on the nose along with dark berry scent. Good red cherry taste with no bite and a nice smooth finish. It has cellared well and I'll keep my last bottle for another year before drinking it.
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