Decanted. Showing medium sediment. Still dark and opaque through the core with garnet hues. Showing developed notes of cassis, Framboise, blueberry reduction, licorice, sarsaparilla, cola, pepper, floral pastilles, rubbed herbs, shisha smoke and swisher sweets with notes of velour, suede and forest with hints of wild mint and vanilla. The palate retains its density and shows the full abv along side dense fruit, broad and gripping tannins, and moderate acidity. Flavors are bold and show off notes of blueberry reduction, cassis and Framboise with cherry cola, sarsaparilla, herbs, swisher sweets, shisha, pepper, candied violets, leather, forest floor, coffee, pencil wood and vanilla bean.
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Exceeded expectations. Nose was a little candied and not too complex, but the taste was excellent. Lots of strawberries and cranberries and a little grainy with a strong finish.
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9/4/2021 - bjamesclark wrote: 91 Points
Decanted. Showing medium sediment. Still dark and opaque through the core with garnet hues.
Showing developed notes of cassis, Framboise, blueberry reduction, licorice, sarsaparilla, cola, pepper, floral pastilles, rubbed herbs, shisha smoke and swisher sweets with notes of velour, suede and forest with hints of wild mint and vanilla.
The palate retains its density and shows the full abv along side dense fruit, broad and gripping tannins, and moderate acidity. Flavors are bold and show off notes of blueberry reduction, cassis and Framboise with cherry cola, sarsaparilla, herbs, swisher sweets, shisha, pepper, candied violets, leather, forest floor, coffee, pencil wood and vanilla bean.
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1/3/2020 - Deryl Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drinking very well right now.
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8/22/2019 - bablues wrote: 92 Points
Exceeded expectations. Nose was a little candied and not too complex, but the taste was excellent. Lots of strawberries and cranberries and a little grainy with a strong finish.
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8/9/2019 - mdennison wrote: 92 Points
Outstanding wine. Still complex.
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9/14/2018 - EvanJB wrote:
Wonderful, aged nicely
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