First had this about 10 years ago. Worried we let this vintage sit around too long, but we were wrong. Aroma of violet, baking spice, smoke, and eucalyptus. Dark fruit with med acid and chewy tannin. Tight upon opening, with a little warmth and stready aeration the fruit and chocolate notes came alive and the acid mellowed.
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Very aromatic with herbs, brown spices, and dark berries. Inky black color. Similar flavors on the medium to full body with a little shaved chocolate component added in. Subtle fresh game and smoked meat come in on the mid palate. Finishes strong with herbs and cocoa. Dry tannins on the back end. Comes in at 15.5% but shows no sign of heat.
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3/2/2019 - Kellig Likes this wine: 91 Points
First had this about 10 years ago. Worried we let this vintage sit around too long, but we were wrong. Aroma of violet, baking spice, smoke, and eucalyptus. Dark fruit with med acid and chewy tannin. Tight upon opening, with a little warmth and stready aeration the fruit and chocolate notes came alive and the acid mellowed.
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4/14/2016 - ecola Likes this wine:
Still showing lively herb and dark fruit but might be starting to fade. Seeming a bit prune like on the finish.
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10/21/2014 - ecola Likes this wine: 90 Points
Similar to the last bottle in flavors. Love the herb and bright red fruit. Remarkably smooth from start to finish.
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1/19/2014 - ecola Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very aromatic with herbs, brown spices, and dark berries. Inky black color. Similar flavors on the medium to full body with a little shaved chocolate component added in. Subtle fresh game and smoked meat come in on the mid palate. Finishes strong with herbs and cocoa. Dry tannins on the back end. Comes in at 15.5% but shows no sign of heat.
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