Second bottle of this I've had recently, similar notes as the first. This has a strong oak influence but is a really nice, well-integrated wine. A good crowd-pleaser at a great value. No evidence that this bottle has declined yet. 91-92
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Nose is leathery, medium-full body, palate is leather, vanilla, black fruit, well integrated oak, soft tannins, high sediment, medium acidity. Drinking well, but unlikely to improve.
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Beautiful Chestnut red color. Toffee vanillan nose w/red cherry,leaves,dried flowers rose petals. Medium bodied. Medium finish. Whisper of creosote. 88pts. Might have been kickass 3-5yrs. earlier.
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Beautiful Chestnut red color. Toffee vanillan nose w/red cherry,leaves,dried flowers rose petals. Medium bodied. Medium finish. Whisper of creosote. 88pts. Might have been kickass 3-5yrs. earlier.
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1/7/2021 - Thek Likes this wine: 92 Points
Second bottle of this I've had recently, similar notes as the first. This has a strong oak influence but is a really nice, well-integrated wine. A good crowd-pleaser at a great value. No evidence that this bottle has declined yet. 91-92
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9/23/2020 - Thek Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose is leathery, medium-full body, palate is leather, vanilla, black fruit, well integrated oak, soft tannins, high sediment, medium acidity. Drinking well, but unlikely to improve.
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11/18/2009 - MoreWinePlease wrote: 88 Points
Big score years ago but fruit has faded from what might have been a 91. Still rich and elegant enough to enjoy w/a gas barbecued steak. Drink up.
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11/23/2008 - MoreWinePlease wrote: 89 Points
Beautiful Chestnut red color. Toffee vanillan nose w/red cherry,leaves,dried flowers rose petals. Medium bodied. Medium finish. Whisper of creosote. 88pts. Might have been kickass 3-5yrs. earlier.
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11/23/2008 - MoreWinePlease wrote: 89 Points
Beautiful Chestnut red color. Toffee vanillan nose w/red cherry,leaves,dried flowers rose petals. Medium bodied. Medium finish. Whisper of creosote. 88pts. Might have been kickass 3-5yrs. earlier.
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