Revisited almost 2 years down the line. Less dark fruits on the nose, but they are still evident with cedar. Rich, full bodied,long finish. Still drinking very well and I believe good for 3-5 years.
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Deep ruby. Blackberries, black cherries, spice nose. Similar palate with syrup, figs, liquorice & black pepper. Still a little closed, but I think that this has improved since last year and may have the potential to improve a bit further. 15% alcohol.
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Consistent with first note (90 pts, June 2017), but heading down the hill. 2012 vintage, but tastes like Syrahs from 2000. Previously noted it had port-like qualities, and now believe that is due to lots of oxygen introduced during winemaking to make it an "early drinker".
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8/24/2023 - SMHalps Likes this wine: 93 Points
My first bottle of this since 2018 and I continue to enjoy it!
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4/22/2023 - dlcass Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent quality and interest per price. Very enjoyable. Needed to be filtered!
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4/21/2023 - foyfrcs Likes this wine: 90 Points
Revisited almost 2 years down the line.
Less dark fruits on the nose, but they are still evident with cedar.
Rich, full bodied,long finish.
Still drinking very well and I believe good for 3-5 years.
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6/25/2021 - foyfrcs wrote: 90 Points
Deep ruby.
Blackberries, black cherries, spice nose.
Similar palate with syrup, figs, liquorice & black pepper.
Still a little closed, but I think that this has improved since last year and may have the potential to improve a bit further.
15% alcohol.
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12/4/2020 - aero wrote:
Consistent with first note (90 pts, June 2017), but heading down the hill. 2012 vintage, but tastes like Syrahs from 2000. Previously noted it had port-like qualities, and now believe that is due to lots of oxygen introduced during winemaking to make it an "early drinker".
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