I like it! Fruity nose, hint of cedar and saddle. Silky integrated tannins, fruity midpalate without being showoffish, rapid finish perhaps, but a lovely little thing for a tranquil night at home. My last and best bottle, I would not hold it four more years. Could this be merlot-heavy?
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Give this some time. Although there are nice dark fruit flavors and spice coming through, it's being overpowered by the strong tannins right now. Still a solid wine but not living up to its potential quite yet.
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Really big fruit flavors of blackberry and raspberry. A hint of blueberry and mocha in the wine. Structure is coming together nicely. Was excellent with burgers.
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1/30/2019 - Risky Likes this wine: 91 Points
Full body, dark berry; required no decanting to taste great from the start. Smooth.
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10/16/2018 - oncocyte Likes this wine: 91 Points
I like it! Fruity nose, hint of cedar and saddle. Silky integrated tannins, fruity midpalate without being showoffish, rapid finish perhaps, but a lovely little thing for a tranquil night at home. My last and best bottle,
I would not hold it four more years. Could this be merlot-heavy?
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7/15/2015 - Jsmithbim wrote: 89 Points
Give this some time. Although there are nice dark fruit flavors and spice coming through, it's being overpowered by the strong tannins right now. Still a solid wine but not living up to its potential quite yet.
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9/10/2014 - EMichels wrote: 89 Points
Tight and dark; No nose; Black cherry; Reasonable depth; Chocolate finish; Nice strength of fruit
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8/2/2014 - nvlgm Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really big fruit flavors of blackberry and raspberry. A hint of blueberry and mocha in the wine. Structure is coming together nicely. Was excellent with burgers.
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