Lovely rose color holds some promise, but this wine did not deliver. On the nose, dirty, Earthy notes cover hints of cherry, cherry liqueur, maple sugar and burnt sugar. On the palate, more cherry with notes and spice., largely overshadowed by an oxidized dirty finish. Not promising.
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Dark garnet, aromas of red fruit and clove. Palate shows layers of wild strawberry and cherry, some earthy notes of forest floor and Asian spice on the long finish. Outstanding.
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Ruby with a pink rose petal meniscus. Aromas of cherries, cranberries, red currants, rhubarb, and Asian spices, whiffs of lavender, sage, and cola. Mid-weight, juicy, and tart, with sour cherry and pomegranate aril flavors, sharp acidity, a back-note of granitic minerality, and a persistent graphite finish. This was structured, complex, and poised, a good expression of the variety, but I'd be remiss if I didn't say I was expecting a little more. 950 cases produced.
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More white pepper and herb on the nose. It's earthy, with flavors of brown sugar, strawberries. Nice lush tannin and food worthy. Good structure and great fruit and spice mix. I detected a slight grassy note. Nice earthiness. Tasty wine! Very balanced.
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1/23/2015 - JOJ wrote: 86 Points
Lovely rose color holds some promise, but this wine did not deliver. On the nose, dirty, Earthy notes cover hints of cherry, cherry liqueur, maple sugar and burnt sugar. On the palate, more cherry with notes and spice., largely overshadowed by an oxidized dirty finish. Not promising.
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8/6/2014 - jhieb Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another great vintage
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4/19/2014 - Snoman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark garnet, aromas of red fruit and clove. Palate shows layers of wild strawberry and cherry, some earthy notes of forest floor and Asian spice on the long finish. Outstanding.
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9/17/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Ruby with a pink rose petal meniscus. Aromas of cherries, cranberries, red currants, rhubarb, and Asian spices, whiffs of lavender, sage, and cola. Mid-weight, juicy, and tart, with sour cherry and pomegranate aril flavors, sharp acidity, a back-note of granitic minerality, and a persistent graphite finish. This was structured, complex, and poised, a good expression of the variety, but I'd be remiss if I didn't say I was expecting a little more. 950 cases produced.
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9/1/2012 - vegasoenophile wrote: 92 Points
More white pepper and herb on the nose. It's earthy, with flavors of brown sugar, strawberries. Nice lush tannin and food worthy. Good structure and great fruit and spice mix. I detected a slight grassy note. Nice earthiness. Tasty wine! Very balanced.
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