My last bottle. Great! Better than my first which I had in 2016.still has broad shoulders and should cellar a few more years. Drinking well now, however
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Initially, I wasn’t very impressed with this. Even after a serious decanting, just didn’t seem all that together. Sitting for longer, it’s beginning to open up and is pretty good.
Aroma is OK, but not it’s strong suit. Taste is pretty dang good, touch of both black and blue fruits with some plum. Still not overly “fruity”. Smooth tannins with a bit of acidity... tart on the backend with a nice finish. For the price paid ($24), I’m not complaining... a nice “clearance” at my local Vons.
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This wine had many faces and nuances. It definitely opened like a blend however the more decanted the more cabernets characteristics came through. The wine lacked a little fundamental structure however was completely enjoyable. Medium to heavy tannins, dark fruit, leather and burnt cedar
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Gobs of dark & sour cherry which tame a bit after decanting, but an unusual astringent & tannic finish for a wine this fruity on the nose. Minerality abounds. Definitely an interesting wine. Not sure I'd buy again, but it was fun to try.
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9/21/2019 - Birddog29 Likes this wine: 91 Points
My last bottle. Great! Better than my first which I had in 2016.still has broad shoulders and should cellar a few more years. Drinking well now, however
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6/29/2018 - jcampano Likes this wine: 88 Points
A good drinking wine, especially for a 2011. Medium bodied and fruity.
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12/12/2017 - kevrob822 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Initially, I wasn’t very impressed with this. Even after a serious decanting, just didn’t seem all that together. Sitting for longer, it’s beginning to open up and is pretty good.
Aroma is OK, but not it’s strong suit. Taste is pretty dang good, touch of both black and blue fruits with some plum. Still not overly “fruity”. Smooth tannins with a bit of acidity... tart on the backend with a nice finish. For the price paid ($24), I’m not complaining... a nice “clearance” at my local Vons.
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11/19/2017 - Birddog29 wrote: 89 Points
This wine had many faces and nuances. It definitely opened like a blend however the more decanted the more cabernets characteristics came through. The wine lacked a little fundamental structure however was completely enjoyable. Medium to heavy tannins, dark fruit, leather and burnt cedar
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9/10/2017 - t0pshelf Likes this wine:
Gobs of dark & sour cherry which tame a bit after decanting, but an unusual astringent & tannic finish for a wine this fruity on the nose. Minerality abounds. Definitely an interesting wine. Not sure I'd buy again, but it was fun to try.
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