Something was off with my bottle. Nose was familiar tempernillo, palate on the other hand - started off with some plum and cherry flavors, but had an incredibly puckering finishing, wouldn't call it long, but rather excessively strong. Almost to the point of undrinkable. Thinking I missed the window on this wine.
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8/19/2019 - HWgeek Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Something was off with my bottle. Nose was familiar tempernillo, palate on the other hand - started off with some plum and cherry flavors, but had an incredibly puckering finishing, wouldn't call it long, but rather excessively strong. Almost to the point of undrinkable. Thinking I missed the window on this wine.
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7/20/2018 - klezman wrote: flawed
Rather funky on opening - not quite corked, although there is something musty in the funk. Palate is bold plum with leaves and herbs.
On second thought - with air it initially got better but then the corked nature became more and more clear. Bummer.
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3/31/2018 - qwerty2 wrote: 88 Points
Jury's still out. I'll come back later and rate it...
ETA: Having it sit for a bit certainly improved it quite a bit. I'm glad it had the chance to sit for a while, since it opened up pleasantly.
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12/29/2015 - trifecta wrote:
No detailed notes, but this was very good. Great balance, long finish. Can easily go 3-5 more years.
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12/12/2015 - merryberry Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent again. Wonderful nose, well integrated tannins, strong blue fruit, sage, smoke, and leather, with a long finish. Has aged very well.
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