Nose of sous bois, cedar, tobacco, cassis, tomato can/cooked bell peppers, wine cave. On the palate, flavors of black pepper, tobacco, bell pepper. Nicely balanced, round tannins, soft. Acidity still there but not over-powering. Drinking perfectly out of the bottle.
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Great value. I found it to be quite complex. Started out damp earthy but opened up given an hour, releasing more fruit/black cherries. Fascinating mid-week wine.
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3/31/2018 - behm0027 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose of sous bois, cedar, tobacco, cassis, tomato can/cooked bell peppers, wine cave. On the palate, flavors of black pepper, tobacco, bell pepper. Nicely balanced, round tannins, soft. Acidity still there but not over-powering. Drinking perfectly out of the bottle.
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7/9/2017 - Julian Marshall Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still at peak, a very satisfying combination of dark fruit with a cool, fresh and lingering finish. One of the best from this estate.
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3/10/2016 - texanoblues Likes this wine:
Fresher than bottle on 4/4/15.
This one was crimson with slight amber/orange hues. Red cherry, cigar box, dried flowers. Simple, straightforward, but enjoyable. 89-91pts.
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9/28/2015 - Jgallup wrote: 90 Points
Great value. I found it to be quite complex. Started out damp earthy but opened up given an hour, releasing more fruit/black cherries. Fascinating mid-week wine.
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6/10/2015 - Sauvyfan Likes this wine: 91 Points
really rounded out on night two. Suggest several hours decant. Lost of earthy notes, creosote, mushroom, graphite, black fruits. Old world indeed.
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