Tasted like bloody steak rubbed in french herbs right after opening. That mellowed out after a bit of time to breath in the decanter revealing mushroom, red fruit, and some vegetal notes. I really enjoyed this. One of the most aged wines I've tried. Makes me want more.
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I feel like this could have gone a while yet, and even improved. Nose tight still - blueberry, blackberry, olive. Palate still quite tannic, good fruit, roast meat, but not overdone. Yes, it's a tad warm for my palate - but no California oriented glop. Rustic, even smoky. Burly. But right for appelation. Not precisely in love, but I respect a lot, and like it.
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Popped with dinner- Was surprised to be hit with the alcohol immediately, but that dissipated as the wine opened. Rich and ripe fruit, fairly voluptuous, in fact. Lots of dark fruit - blackberry and blueberry, some earth and graphite. Greenish vegetal notes as well. Enjoyed this - didn't think it would be as interesting as it was for the $.
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1/4/2024 - umwbennett Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted like bloody steak rubbed in french herbs right after opening. That mellowed out after a bit of time to breath in the decanter revealing mushroom, red fruit, and some vegetal notes. I really enjoyed this. One of the most aged wines I've tried. Makes me want more.
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9/26/2022 - lake.vino Likes this wine: 90 Points
I feel like this could have gone a while yet, and even improved. Nose tight still - blueberry, blackberry, olive. Palate still quite tannic, good fruit, roast meat, but not overdone. Yes, it's a tad warm for my palate - but no California oriented glop. Rustic, even smoky. Burly. But right for appelation. Not precisely in love, but I respect a lot, and like it.
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2/14/2020 - Yurkovich Likes this wine: 91 Points
Surprisingly enjoyable for the price point.
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2/25/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:
Really enjoyed this bottle. Good QPR and would buy more.
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1/16/2019 - MarcEBeaudoin wrote:
Popped with dinner- Was surprised to be hit with the alcohol immediately, but that dissipated as the wine opened. Rich and ripe fruit, fairly voluptuous, in fact. Lots of dark fruit - blackberry and blueberry, some earth and graphite. Greenish vegetal notes as well. Enjoyed this - didn't think it would be as interesting as it was for the $.
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