Medium-shy nose of cigar box, cassis in the background. Very pleasant palate with a smooth, integrated, clean transition to the finish which continues for some time. Tannins are mostly softened. Tertiary just peaking out.
Decanted, tasted after two hours.
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Cork=fine; Nose of dark berries, smooth tannins, modest acidity, flavors opened up over a couple of hours to nice combo of cherry/dark fruits, mineral, leather, with hint of eucalyptus. The long finish generated great joy. Drink soon.
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Drank two bottles with guests. The wine was in good shape as were the corks. The wine was rich and complex with the merlot and Cabernet Franc harmonizing well with the Cabernet Sauvignon. I think this vintage will hold p for several more years but its good now. recommend decanting.
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2/9/2024 - 831900_ Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium-shy nose of cigar box, cassis in the background. Very pleasant palate with a smooth, integrated, clean transition to the finish which continues for some time. Tannins are mostly softened. Tertiary just peaking out.
Decanted, tasted after two hours.
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9/5/2023 - djpo wrote: 93 Points
Cork=fine; Nose of dark berries, smooth tannins, modest acidity, flavors opened up over a couple of hours to nice combo of cherry/dark fruits, mineral, leather, with hint of eucalyptus. The long finish generated great joy. Drink soon.
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4/8/2023 - Redteeth wrote:
Drank two bottles with guests. The wine was in good shape as were the corks. The wine was rich and complex with the merlot and Cabernet Franc harmonizing well with the Cabernet Sauvignon. I think this vintage will hold p for several more years but its good now. recommend decanting.
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8/21/2022 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 91 Points
Recommend air and/or time.
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9/8/2021 - phils_hobby wrote: flawed
too bad. the cork failed, and the wine oxidized. That has not happened in a long time.
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