Popped & poured. Much less pepper than when it was younger. Still a big, dense, dark wine. Prominent oaky spice in the nose and palate now. Big fruits - black cherry, plums, figs and blackberries. Mouthfilling. Tannins have softened but are still significant. Chewy, with a nice medium length finish. Still a solid acid backbone. Will be curious to see what it's like tomorrow.
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2/1/2018 - silbakor wrote: 89 Points
Popped & poured.
Much less pepper than when it was younger. Still a big, dense, dark wine. Prominent oaky spice in the nose and palate now. Big fruits - black cherry, plums, figs and blackberries. Mouthfilling. Tannins have softened but are still significant. Chewy, with a nice medium length finish. Still a solid acid backbone.
Will be curious to see what it's like tomorrow.
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10/9/2016 - ebert Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great black pepper notes and nice complexity and round mouthfeel.
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10/19/2015 - ebert Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice black pepper notes with good dark red fruit, nice smooth tannins and good finish
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8/31/2013 - silbakor wrote:
Pepper! Dense tannin and flavors, but with bright acidity. Very food friendly.
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