Perfect cork, no seepage, however cork was stuck and destroyed when pulled out. Very spongy.
Grenache dominant blend (60%), with syrah, cabernet and merlot rounding it out. V: dark red, veering towards purple. Very youthful. N: Very discreet, smoke, menthol. Blind, I would have guessed aged carignan. P: Elegant attack, clove, star anise, tannins still noticeable. Finishes a bit warm with a prickle of acid. Fruit still present. Simple.
Overall, I am far from enthralled. It's good, but not close to scaling the heights. Perhaps in a closed phase, as it still has a ways to go to being fully mature. However, based on my experience with oak-aged grenache wines, I doubt this will improve. It tastes like it's drying out.
24h later: The wine has opened up considerably, shedding the rustic character I disliked. This is singing. The grenache is not dominant in character, nor is the cabernet. It's difficult to peg down. I enjoyed this considerably more on day 2 that upon opening. Highly recommend doing the same.
Drink or hold to 2024. 14% abv
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2/21/2019 - SlimShaney wrote: 91 Points
Aged but drinking strong. Grapes totally integrated to one flavour but lowish score reflects it being totally one dimensional even after 2 hours.
Drank at MB, 2 stars, Tenerife.
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4/29/2017 - Tony Molester wrote:
Perfect cork, no seepage, however cork was stuck and destroyed when pulled out. Very spongy.
Grenache dominant blend (60%), with syrah, cabernet and merlot rounding it out.
V: dark red, veering towards purple. Very youthful.
N: Very discreet, smoke, menthol. Blind, I would have guessed aged carignan.
P: Elegant attack, clove, star anise, tannins still noticeable. Finishes a bit warm with a prickle of acid. Fruit still present. Simple.
Overall, I am far from enthralled. It's good, but not close to scaling the heights. Perhaps in a closed phase, as it still has a ways to go to being fully mature. However, based on my experience with oak-aged grenache wines, I doubt this will improve. It tastes like it's drying out.
24h later: The wine has opened up considerably, shedding the rustic character I disliked. This is singing. The grenache is not dominant in character, nor is the cabernet. It's difficult to peg down. I enjoyed this considerably more on day 2 that upon opening. Highly recommend doing the same.
Drink or hold to 2024.
14% abv
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10/14/2016 - johnnyo wrote: 96 Points
Absolutely amazing wine! I wish I had more of this vintage.
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7/29/2015 - rmodak wrote: 91 Points
Drinking very well, with bright cherry fruit, tar, violet and great acidity. Not a hint of overripeness.
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6/15/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 93 Points
Coravin one week later is, well, perfect! Blessed nightcap!
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