2 hour decanting. Licorice and star anise give way to dried lilacs on the nose. It has a crispness on the palate that gives way to a slightly jammy smoothness and begs for a bigger gulp. A surprisingly complex expression from Columbia Valley. Can hold up to another 5 years in the cellar.
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Friends shared this with me at their place on 2/20/15 (popped & poured through a vinturi). It had a rich fragrant bouquet of black cherry, dried herbs, anise, spice and coffee aromas. The palate was ripe and smooth with flavors of toast, black cherry, licorice, coffee, herb and spice.
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3/13/2017 - psiweaver Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasting great right now. Very nicely integrated with soft tannins and a nice depth of flavor.
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10/10/2016 - Bmcmasters wrote: 98 Points
Gave this to Rich & Lance
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3/23/2015 - CelsoPDX Likes this wine: 91 Points
2 hour decanting. Licorice and star anise give way to dried lilacs on the nose. It has a crispness on the palate that gives way to a slightly jammy smoothness and begs for a bigger gulp. A surprisingly complex expression from Columbia Valley. Can hold up to another 5 years in the cellar.
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2/20/2015 - garambler Likes this wine: 91 Points
Friends shared this with me at their place on 2/20/15 (popped & poured through a vinturi). It had a rich fragrant bouquet of black cherry, dried herbs, anise, spice and coffee aromas. The palate was ripe and smooth with flavors of toast, black cherry, licorice, coffee, herb and spice.
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2/10/2015 - cartey wrote: 90 Points
Good and smooth. Solid wine, but nothing impressive. Great nose, mediocre on the palate, short and mild finish.
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