Very creamy with a round texture upon initial opening. Tasted like a different wine after being opened for 90 minutes. More angular with an absence of that creamy texture. Acidity and red fruits are highlighted in this medium-to-full bodied beauty. The wine ends with a long and pleasing finish. Becca much preferred this wine during its first hour while I preferred it after exposed to air. Have another bottle and plan to leave it for a few years.
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1/15/2024 - Bob23 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Settled in nicely - dark fruit, good acidity. A classic napa mountain merlot
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5/7/2021 - jdpearse Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very tight upon opening with a dry chalkiness. Gave it an hour in the decanter and it was wonderful.
Great now but no rush to drink.
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3/2/2021 - meatbomb013 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very creamy with a round texture upon initial opening. Tasted like a different wine after being opened for 90 minutes. More angular with an absence of that creamy texture. Acidity and red fruits are highlighted in this medium-to-full bodied beauty. The wine ends with a long and pleasing finish.
Becca much preferred this wine during its first hour while I preferred it after exposed to air. Have another bottle and plan to leave it for a few years.
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12/27/2020 - ebert Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very tight, strong tannins that mellowed a little with decanting, but still dominant. Red fruit flavors are secondary to the strong tannins.
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10/19/2020 - meatbomb013 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Needs some more time.
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