Strawberries, raspberries, red fruits give rise to earthy/woody notes, finishing with leather and a titch of menthol. This has considerably softened over the last 5 years, and is probably close to peak drinking. Not sure there is any rush here, however. Decanted for about 2 hours, which I would recommend. Exceeded my expectations for sure.
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The nose was very tight at first, but with some airtime, the aromas became quite evident – lavender, fig, huckleberry, and some pencil led. Nicely balanced and enveloping on the palate, with more fig/plum, and earthly undertones; solid finish. Will just get better and better with time.
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9/2/2019 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 91 Points
Strawberries, raspberries, red fruits give rise to earthy/woody notes, finishing with leather and a titch of menthol. This has considerably softened over the last 5 years, and is probably close to peak drinking. Not sure there is any rush here, however. Decanted for about 2 hours, which I would recommend. Exceeded my expectations for sure.
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7/22/2015 - Kayaklady Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice - can age a few more years I think. Needs a half hour or so to breathe. Dark plum, smooth, nicely integrated tannins. Moderate finish.
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6/8/2014 - shellylowen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice complexity, black fruits, good finish - easy drinking.
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5/10/2014 - shellylowen Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good body, tannins are silky, plums. Medium to short finish
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8/18/2013 - bigredPA Likes this wine: 90 Points
The nose was very tight at first, but with some airtime, the aromas became quite evident – lavender, fig, huckleberry, and some pencil led. Nicely balanced and enveloping on the palate, with more fig/plum, and earthly undertones; solid finish. Will just get better and better with time.
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