was certain this would be shot by now, but it's showing perfectly. very balanced smooth, not gloppy or over extracted. oak nicely in balance. succulent fruit. a very round wine. drink now. had at XIV in hollywood. http://www.wineweirdos.com
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I'm a big fan of Charles Smith's wines and this one didn't disappoint. Dark purple with sooty, medium viscosity in the glass. Brambly blackberries, pepper and smoke on the muted nose. Medium-bodied, round dark fruit, smoke and subtle licorice/peppermint on the palette. Smooth, medium finish.
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Paired with beef wellington. Nicely balanced wine. Was tasty, but nothing really stood out. Doesn't quite bring enough to the party to justify the price point. Would not purchase again.
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Defintely syrah, but a bit too new world in style for my tastes. Robust and powerful, this wine was practically numbed the tongue with flavor. Likely a crowd pleaser with those who enjoy new world, but I wouldn't be opening this for your French and Italian fans.
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10/9/2010 - mike l. wrote: 92 Points
was certain this would be shot by now, but it's showing perfectly. very balanced smooth, not gloppy or over extracted. oak nicely in balance. succulent fruit. a very round wine. drink now. had at XIV in hollywood. http://www.wineweirdos.com
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10/2/2010 - christophee Likes this wine: 89 Points
I'm a big fan of Charles Smith's wines and this one didn't disappoint. Dark purple with sooty, medium viscosity in the glass. Brambly blackberries, pepper and smoke on the muted nose. Medium-bodied, round dark fruit, smoke and subtle licorice/peppermint on the palette. Smooth, medium finish.
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12/24/2009 - MagnumGourmet wrote:
Paired with beef wellington. Nicely balanced wine. Was tasty, but nothing really stood out. Doesn't quite bring enough to the party to justify the price point. Would not purchase again.
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7/27/2009 - Ryan D wrote:
Defintely syrah, but a bit too new world in style for my tastes. Robust and powerful, this wine was practically numbed the tongue with flavor. Likely a crowd pleaser with those who enjoy new world, but I wouldn't be opening this for your French and Italian fans.
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4/23/2007 - cwaltonhouse wrote: 87 Points
Good, not great. Purple core with red rim. Nose of blackberries. Medium bodied with dark fruit and light mineral flavors.
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