Expect a monster and you got one. 8yrs and still going strong. jammy, cigar box, sage, pepper. Acid to battle becoming too flat. 16% on the label, but me a little north of that. Have it with a steak and you are good to go.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Nose: Alcohol & tannins dominating Color: High-violet Body: Full Acids: Medium Tannins: High Balance: Well balanced. Tannins soft. Alcohol not as dominating as the nose (and label) would suggest. Finish: Long, very complex. Overall: Initially hints of leather then perfectly balanced acids/tannins/alcohol/sugar & lots of fruit. Sweet vanilla in the finish. A very heavy wine that must be enjoyed in small quantities. Overall very satisfied.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
5/28/2018 - rachachere Likes this wine: 91 Points
Expect a monster and you got one. 8yrs and still going strong. jammy, cigar box, sage, pepper. Acid to battle becoming too flat. 16% on the label, but me a little north of that. Have it with a steak and you are good to go.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/10/2014 - Brett and Megan Likes this wine: 94 Points
aroma - blackberry, smoke; taste - very hot, but then cured meat, blackberry, and currant
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/16/2013 - sortiarius Likes this wine: 95 Points
Nose: Alcohol & tannins dominating
Color: High-violet
Body: Full
Acids: Medium
Tannins: High
Balance: Well balanced. Tannins soft. Alcohol not as dominating as the nose (and label) would suggest.
Finish: Long, very complex.
Overall: Initially hints of leather then perfectly balanced acids/tannins/alcohol/sugar & lots of fruit. Sweet vanilla in the finish. A very heavy wine that must be enjoyed in small quantities. Overall very satisfied.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment