Similar to the standard 2011 SBR PS with its purple and black berry fruit, black raspberry, asphalt, and chocolate notes. However, the Old Vine ratchets up the vanilla bean and oak a tad bit, but without overdoing it. The 2011 vintage is actually a plus here, as there is a nice balance among the restrained fruit, rich chocolate, and charcoal/asphalt notes.
More full bodied than the standard 2011, but not too heavy by any means. A few hours in the decanter allowed it to open a little more mid-palate. Probably one of the best 2011 PSs I've had.
93-94 points right now. Time might improve this wine a hair, but it is drinking really well at present.
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Although I've had this wine in the past, this unfortunately falls short, likely due to the tough vintage. Good, not great. You get the basics; big dense plum and blackberry, followed by massive tannins and finish has classic lemon oil on the finish.
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6/1/2016 - csimm wrote: 93 Points
Similar to the standard 2011 SBR PS with its purple and black berry fruit, black raspberry, asphalt, and chocolate notes. However, the Old Vine ratchets up the vanilla bean and oak a tad bit, but without overdoing it. The 2011 vintage is actually a plus here, as there is a nice balance among the restrained fruit, rich chocolate, and charcoal/asphalt notes.
More full bodied than the standard 2011, but not too heavy by any means. A few hours in the decanter allowed it to open a little more mid-palate. Probably one of the best 2011 PSs I've had.
93-94 points right now. Time might improve this wine a hair, but it is drinking really well at present.
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3/19/2015 - jgezold Likes this wine: 89 Points
Great wine. Smooth with lots of body
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2/1/2015 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 90 Points
16.5% abv. Dark ruby red. Mocha, dark chocolate, pepper, this wine is an intense powerhouse. Should continue to improve in the bottle for many years.
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10/9/2014 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 93 Points
As rich, deep and luscious as anything I have in the cellar.
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7/18/2014 - Gestalted Likes this wine: 89 Points
Although I've had this wine in the past, this unfortunately falls short, likely due to the tough vintage. Good, not great. You get the basics; big dense plum and blackberry, followed by massive tannins and finish has classic lemon oil on the finish.
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