Coravin'd for 2 hours. Another deeply pigmented 2005, tapering from a clear rim through a crimson transition to an opaque core. Firm but complex aromas include pan roasted herbs and sweet spices with an undertow of perfectly ripe red and black fruit. Focused and expansive on the palate, the flavors are of freshly baked cherries and cranberries that are lifted by bright, juicy acidity. The tannins are there but very well absorbed. Very long and profound. It's time to start looking at the all these '05s. Drink now through 2024.
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No detailed notes. A nice match paired with grilled chicken. Perhaps a bit less compelling on its own, with a flavor profile that's not in my wheelhouse as a sipper. A bit more acid / sour than I prefer. That said, I enjoyed it more than I did the last bottle 3 years ago.
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2/1/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Coravin'd for 2 hours. Another deeply pigmented 2005, tapering from a clear rim through a crimson transition to an opaque core. Firm but complex aromas include pan roasted herbs and sweet spices with an undertow of perfectly ripe red and black fruit. Focused and expansive on the palate, the flavors are of freshly baked cherries and cranberries that are lifted by bright, juicy acidity. The tannins are there but very well absorbed. Very long and profound. It's time to start looking at the all these '05s. Drink now through 2024.
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11/29/2015 - Ltbruno Likes this wine:
Sour and dry at first. Opened up nicely after 45 min.
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6/30/2014 - vanpe003 wrote:
No detailed notes. A nice match paired with grilled chicken. Perhaps a bit less compelling on its own, with a flavor profile that's not in my wheelhouse as a sipper. A bit more acid / sour than I prefer. That said, I enjoyed it more than I did the last bottle 3 years ago.
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6/20/2013 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 90 Points
After dinner on the deck. Fruit and earth. Drinking very well.
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12/18/2012 - chitowncdpguy wrote:
Quite tasty. Picked up weight and blossomed after about an hour of air. Earthy, red berry, some smokiness. Well-balanced. Nice.
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