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Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  2/14/2022 - cos65 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  PNP
  Dark ruby black,
  Plush plummy licorice flavors which turn to a somewhat hard finish.
  Needs a decant.
  Will revisit
  91+?

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  12/31/2021 - wmccone54 Likes this wine:

  Last of 6-375ml bottles purchased from the Last Bottle back in 2015. I think the adage of “the sum being greater than the total of the component parts” applies here, with the addition of the Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend enhancing color, structure, and body. Drinking at peak at twelve years: dried black and red fruits; licorice; old cigar tobacco; stale dark chocolate; taut leather; and crusty, dried loam. Although the fruits are mostly mature, there’s still considerable tannin and acidity keeping this fresh. Ends long. Drink now, unlikely to improve; however, this should drink well for another 1-2 years. Would purchase again.

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  5/1/2021 - mariow wrote:

  dark berries, cassis and licorice; needs a good decant

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  11/14/2020 - wmccone54 Likes this wine:

  It’s been 2-1/2 years since I last enjoyed one of these. Hitting on all cylinders. Merlot is definitely “driving” the aromatics and flavors. A bit rustic initially but a short decant draws out the balanced purple fruits, structure, and complexity. Should drink well for another 3-4 years. Excellent.

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  12/7/2018 - VlgJeff wrote: 89 Points

  From a 375. PnP, but needed some air time to open. Bdx blend of 81% Merlot, 16% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cab Sauv. A bit reticent on the nose. The palate yielded lots of dark red fruits, more than enough acidity to balance, and quite a bit of drying tannins. Might have benefitted from a good decant to get more air, and to separate sediment. Should hold for several years.

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