Off the bat the nose was completely weird - it does not smell like wine. Funky, chemically, smelling of cheap oak and bad artificial fruit flavoring. Improved a little with time in the glass. On the palate it's fairly monotonous. Candied strawberries, low acid and light tannins. Decent finish.
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The aromas span the spectrum of black fruit: blackberry, black currant, boysenberry along with pepper. The palate matches- black fruits bordering on jammy, pepper and a bit of smoke. Light tannins otherwise no structure to speak of to augment the fruit. Drink now.
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10/11/2017 - DbertCellar wrote: 89 Points
Cherry, chocolate aromas. Tannin, tart, dry, nice.
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3/1/2017 - wmdlong wrote: 85 Points
Excellent bouquet, color and finish.
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8/19/2016 - DavidWong168 Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Off the bat the nose was completely weird - it does not smell like wine. Funky, chemically, smelling of cheap oak and bad artificial fruit flavoring. Improved a little with time in the glass. On the palate it's fairly monotonous. Candied strawberries, low acid and light tannins. Decent finish.
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2/19/2016 - DbertCellar wrote: 90 Points
Full aromas of cherry and plum, and a little chocolate. opened quickly. Mellow drinkable with nice fruit and little tannin.
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1/31/2016 - David_T wrote: 85 Points
The aromas span the spectrum of black fruit: blackberry, black currant, boysenberry along with pepper. The palate matches- black fruits bordering on jammy, pepper and a bit of smoke. Light tannins otherwise no structure to speak of to augment the fruit. Drink now.
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