I was skeptical. The Use date was 2019, this is 2023. Opened one hour, decanted. Opened fully two hours, very complex, full body. great legs. deep garnet color, long finish, exceeded expectations/
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Day 1: Classic ripe cherry, baking spice, cinnamon and a slight heat. Palate introducing darker fruits - plum and some bramble. Finish is medium-long with lingering acidity. This is good stuff and why I love Marlborough Pinot!
Day 2: more port and dark fruit characteristics, stunning. Demonstration of ability to keep my last bottle for a few more years.
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M+ depth ruby. Dark and red cherry, spices, cinnamon, sweet herbals. M+ bodied, smooth tannins, racy acidity. Fine structure with solid weight. A little cream and mushroom in finish. Dense and savoury!
BC 93, Cuisine 5 stars
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 3+2/10 Total 89/100
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5/21/2023 - KeithSorem wrote: 92 Points
I was skeptical. The Use date was 2019, this is 2023. Opened one hour, decanted. Opened fully two hours, very complex, full body. great legs. deep garnet color, long finish, exceeded expectations/
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9/15/2018 - benjaminpaul wrote: 88 Points
Similar to last tasting, delicious. Hang on for another year or two if you have some.
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7/5/2018 - benjaminpaul wrote: 88 Points
Day 1: Classic ripe cherry, baking spice, cinnamon and a slight heat. Palate introducing darker fruits - plum and some bramble. Finish is medium-long with lingering acidity. This is good stuff and why I love Marlborough Pinot!
Day 2: more port and dark fruit characteristics, stunning. Demonstration of ability to keep my last bottle for a few more years.
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5/31/2017 - aschriever Likes this wine: 79 Points
Soft on the palate. Beautiful drop that's full of flavour.
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3/2/2017 - evanqian wrote: 89 Points
M+ depth ruby. Dark and red cherry, spices, cinnamon, sweet herbals. M+ bodied, smooth tannins, racy acidity. Fine structure with solid weight. A little cream and mushroom in finish. Dense and savoury!
BC 93, Cuisine 5 stars
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 3+2/10
Total 89/100
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