17.12.2023 - Steak Dinner at Bistecca SGP. Decanted in a mini Riedel decanter and drank with a Riedel Bordeaux glass. Took about 1.5 hr to open up. Still plenty of fresh and ripe dark fruit, intense chocolate milk, cassis, freshly rolled cigar, coffee & earthy notes. Still rather bright acidity with plenty of fruit throughout the palate. Really enjoyed this after 2hrs+ in with our Florentine steak. Supple and well integrated tannins with good depth & complexity
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Double decanted 1hr ahead of a Cab bottle fest & dinner. Perfumed nose, floral and dried herbs. Underlay of black cherry jam and shortbread. Very soft on the palate, acid is still there but waning. This is ready to drink not much more cellar time required. Paired well with grilled, marinated lamb chops and roasted brussies.
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Pnp. Red cherry, touch of capsicum, scorched earth, plum, acid still high, finish was long. As it evolves, body gain weight showing spice and red currant.
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1/28/2024 - J. Vino wrote: 91 Points
90 minute decant, from magnum. A classy claret in its drinking window. Enjoyable but not too complex.
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12/17/2023 - Romz Likes this wine: 90 Points
17.12.2023 - Steak Dinner at Bistecca SGP. Decanted in a mini Riedel decanter and drank with a Riedel Bordeaux glass. Took about 1.5 hr to open up. Still plenty of fresh and ripe dark fruit, intense chocolate milk, cassis, freshly rolled cigar, coffee & earthy notes. Still rather bright acidity with plenty of fruit throughout the palate. Really enjoyed this after 2hrs+ in with our Florentine steak. Supple and well integrated tannins with good depth & complexity
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12/15/2023 - Canoehead Likes this wine: 92 Points
Double decanted 1hr ahead of a Cab bottle fest & dinner. Perfumed nose, floral and dried herbs. Underlay of black cherry jam and shortbread. Very soft on the palate, acid is still there but waning. This is ready to drink not much more cellar time required. Paired well with grilled, marinated lamb chops and roasted brussies.
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12/2/2023 - Mkotik wrote: 88 Points
Fruit still present t but taste and smell aren't consent rated. Almost fells watered down
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10/7/2023 - astroman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pnp. Red cherry, touch of capsicum, scorched earth, plum, acid still high, finish was long. As it evolves, body gain weight showing spice and red currant.
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