Minerals, overripe elderberry/blackcurrant, fresh horse poop . . . open 15 minutes, I could never guess what it might be. Some obscure Sardinian thing? Not rated, because it doesn't resemble anything in particular. Oh, and it's now flattening, getting worse in a hurry. Let's just call it a general misfire and go open something else.
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Hitting its stride. Cola nut and bowl of cherries. Masculine pinot. Definition of great structure. No weak spots. Berry jam on the nose. Mighty good RRV. Blindfolded hard to discern from OR.
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Ouch. This bottle was more disjointed and more oaky than the first one. There is fruit in there somewhere but it can be difficult to find and enjoy. after an hour, the bottle pulled itself together somewhat and so I've rated it only two points less than the first bottle. I was pretty harsh in June and the wine is not that bad.
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11/24/2014 - Vinomane Does not like this wine:
Minerals, overripe elderberry/blackcurrant, fresh horse poop . . . open 15 minutes, I could never guess what it might be. Some obscure Sardinian thing? Not rated, because it doesn't resemble anything in particular. Oh, and it's now flattening, getting worse in a hurry. Let's just call it a general misfire and go open something else.
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12/29/2013 - Squarebear Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep, structured fruit flavors, great nose.
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1/18/2013 - atl10trader wrote: 92 Points
Hitting its stride. Cola nut and bowl of cherries. Masculine pinot. Definition of great structure. No weak spots. Berry jam on the nose. Mighty good RRV. Blindfolded hard to discern from OR.
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12/13/2012 - ddmhunter wrote: 88 Points
Pleasant medium plum color with fruit and oak nose. Stuctured fruit with oak hints. It needs time to open up, at least an hour.
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9/26/2012 - northbridge wrote: 88 Points
Ouch. This bottle was more disjointed and more oaky than the first one. There is fruit in there somewhere but it can be difficult to find and enjoy. after an hour, the bottle pulled itself together somewhat and so I've rated it only two points less than the first bottle. I was pretty harsh in June and the wine is not that bad.
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