Still hanging in there. Black licorice, some violets and a hint of stewed fruit. Dark fruit with some still firm tannins. Very good Tuesday night wine. Served with pasta bolognese and made for a nice pairing.
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This bottle showed some signs of being over age but was still tasting very nice. The fruit is turned to mostly prune and a touch of raisin and the earthiness. There is still a lot of very dry tannin that hits in the middle and goes long past the swallow. If I go on this bottle -- Drink nnow; based on previous bottles, you still have time to drink
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Dark black cherry, plum, floral and leather notes on the nose. Between medium and full bodied (13.5% ABV) and after four hours open, much more refined than the dark fruit-based nose would initially suggest. Black cherry upfront along with a mixture of brightness and lightly drying acidity. Mid-body shows plum and some hints of red cherry. Backside shows a good mix of tannins and moderately tart acidity. The transition to the finish is nicely integrated and the finish itself shows good length. Should be able to hold up over the next four years, maybe a bit longer. Could show some slight improvement, but this is drinking quite well at present.
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2/13/2024 - robseconti@aol.com wrote: 88 Points
Still hanging in there. Black licorice, some violets and a hint of stewed fruit. Dark fruit with some still firm tannins. Very good Tuesday night wine. Served with pasta bolognese and made for a nice pairing.
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9/21/2023 - Alaskawino Likes this wine: 87 Points
Much better on day two. Need to decant 3 hours prior Acid is still firm and tannins slight with good fruit of moderate character Needs drinking soon
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1/4/2021 - wtianseter wrote: 91 Points
This bottle showed some signs of being over age but was still tasting very nice. The fruit is turned to mostly prune and a touch of raisin and the earthiness. There is still a lot of very dry tannin that hits in the middle and goes long past the swallow. If I go on this bottle -- Drink nnow; based on previous bottles, you still have time to drink
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12/4/2020 - PJohnsn Likes this wine: 91 Points
surprisingly very nice - particularly at this price! rich dark fruit as it opens with a satisfying finish
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6/28/2020 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark black cherry, plum, floral and leather notes on the nose. Between medium and full bodied (13.5% ABV) and after four hours open, much more refined than the dark fruit-based nose would initially suggest. Black cherry upfront along with a mixture of brightness and lightly drying acidity. Mid-body shows plum and some hints of red cherry. Backside shows a good mix of tannins and moderately tart acidity. The transition to the finish is nicely integrated and the finish itself shows good length. Should be able to hold up over the next four years, maybe a bit longer. Could show some slight improvement, but this is drinking quite well at present.
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