I think a short decant would be helpful at this stage, otherwise, i'd wait a couple more years to dive into this. The fruit is there and very nice, but there is a slight harshness on opening, maybe from tannins, that needs time to blow off. 15 or 20 mins was fine in the glass. Once the harshness dissipated, there still seemed to be some under development. Again, I think a couple of more years in the cellar might bring it to where it should be. I'm skeptical that this will be much better than a 92 point wine.
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10/9/2021 - JuliannaD Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not a stand out but very good. Plenty of cherry and plum fruit and hint of leather. Not overly complex.
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8/31/2019 - Two Winos Likes this wine: 90 Points
I think a short decant would be helpful at this stage, otherwise, i'd wait a couple more years to dive into this. The fruit is there and very nice, but there is a slight harshness on opening, maybe from tannins, that needs time to blow off. 15 or 20 mins was fine in the glass. Once the harshness dissipated, there still seemed to be some under development. Again, I think a couple of more years in the cellar might bring it to where it should be. I'm skeptical that this will be much better than a 92 point wine.
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1/20/2016 - EMTAME wrote: 86 Points
This just never came together in the way I'd hoped. The fruit is overshadowed by the acidity at this point.
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6/10/2015 - moega Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little young and lighter purple at this stage, however, this was very smooth, good finish and quite delicious.
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5/18/2015 - bpgodfrey@comcast.net wrote: 90 Points
Light-bodied, smooth and delicious
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