This wine may be going through a quite period where it withdraws within itself before its next stage of development. While still a very nice wine, the midpalate was hiding. I'll wait awhile to open the rest.
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Decanted and poured. Amazing structure. Nose was full of the essences of the vineyard and winery. Earth, fruit and barrel combined to send a beautifully developed aroma from the glass. The wine evolved in the glass, staring out super-muscular and with a certain richness. Over time the tannins gave in to the wonderful evolution of the Washington fruit and terroir. I can only imagine how much better this wine will become. Certainly the best is yet to come. Potentially 96+.
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Decanted just under an hour. Full-bodied, rich, decadent with a long finish. A lot of tannin initially, but it gradually opened up. Lots of dried fruit, earth, minerals. Paired very well with a well-marbled steak.
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11/8/2021 - eszencia Likes this wine:
This wine may be going through a quite period where it withdraws within itself before its next stage of development. While still a very nice wine, the midpalate was hiding. I'll wait awhile to open the rest.
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6/7/2020 - jrglm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted and poured. Amazing structure. Nose was full of the essences of the vineyard and winery. Earth, fruit and barrel combined to send a beautifully developed aroma from the glass. The wine evolved in the glass, staring out super-muscular and with a certain richness. Over time the tannins gave in to the wonderful evolution of the Washington fruit and terroir. I can only imagine how much better this wine will become. Certainly the best is yet to come. Potentially 96+.
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10/27/2019 - Justinwine wrote: 88 Points
Sad. I've had a Shoup before and was blown away so I was excited to drink this. And it was ok?
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6/16/2019 - tmvedelago Likes this wine: 96 Points
Decanted just under an hour. Full-bodied, rich, decadent with a long finish. A lot of tannin initially, but it gradually opened up. Lots of dried fruit, earth, minerals. Paired very well with a well-marbled steak.
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2/8/2018 - Trolson wrote: 93 Points
Wow. This is big and delicious already and will only get better!
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