Opened with dark fruit on the nose with flavors of earth, leather and a hint of prunes. Drank without decanting over about 3 hours, during which time it opened up and tannins softened. Well balanced, good complexity and nicely integrated at this point. Interesting and fun wine to drink. CT drinking window is probably about right - I wouldn't hold too much longer.
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ARF Wine & Whiskers 2017, nose of black berry, boysenberry, and allspice, same on the palate, medium/big body, showing very well tonight, mouth filling fruit, touch simple, probably better in 2 years, hints of soft tannins present, and a medium/long finish.
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2/20/2022 - tominasia Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened with dark fruit on the nose with flavors of earth, leather and a hint of prunes. Drank without decanting over about 3 hours, during which time it opened up and tannins softened. Well balanced, good complexity and nicely integrated at this point. Interesting and fun wine to drink. CT drinking window is probably about right - I wouldn't hold too much longer.
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7/11/2018 - Glenn92 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Old world merlot
Good tannin structure with slight spices
Easy with steaks
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12/26/2017 - purefeel wrote:
Needed some decanting. Strong acid, oak. Could wait a few years.
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11/3/2017 - Bkfarrell wrote:
unsure the quality due to not remembering
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9/23/2017 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
ARF Wine & Whiskers 2017, nose of black berry, boysenberry, and allspice, same on the palate, medium/big body, showing very well tonight, mouth filling fruit, touch simple, probably better in 2 years, hints of soft tannins present, and a medium/long finish.
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