Continues to mature and improve. Delicious now after a short decant, and edging towards 92 territory. Softening but very present tannins suggest years ahead.
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I've been following this wine for several years and it's finally getting into its drinking window. The tartness has receded and the wine is coming into balance in an elegant style. Medium body and finish. My score is based on Day 2; it's still unimpressive on the first day.
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6/9/2017 - Hamersly Likes this wine: 91 Points
Continues to mature and improve. Delicious now after a short decant, and edging towards 92 territory. Softening but very present tannins suggest years ahead.
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6/27/2016 - Hamersly Likes this wine: 91 Points
I've been following this wine for several years and it's finally getting into its drinking window. The tartness has receded and the wine is coming into balance in an elegant style. Medium body and finish. My score is based on Day 2; it's still unimpressive on the first day.
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11/11/2012 - Rickyd007 wrote: 84 Points
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10/12/2012 - homegrove wrote: 87 Points
Smooth, not too tannic. Food-friendly.
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7/12/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 89 Points
Sonoma in the City Tasting: 220 wines tasted from 72 producers (Westin St. Francis Grand Ballroom, San Francisco, California): Very dark red violet color; lifted, focused, tart cassis, red berry nose; ripe cassis, berry palate, very accessible; medium-plus finish (100% new French oak)
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