Very good on day one. Didn't decant, but after 20 minutes in the glass the tannins were smooth, with a medium to full body and finish. Downhill on day two, so don't wait around. Ten years is plenty for this one.
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Drank this over 3 days. Nice dark plum coloring that shows garnet as the wine hits the glass. Can't see through this one, but it's a very clear wine. Day 1 was the best with plenty of dark fruit and sour cherries across the palate. Some spice, which I liked. Medium to full body and finish. Tannins were subdued and very timid on day 2. Overall, very enjoyable but probably isn't getting any better.
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Cherries, somewhat sour cherries. Initially a bit chalky which largely went away after being open a couple of hours. Mild tannins, nice finish. Average wine.
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4/21/2014 - MCrawford wrote: 88 Points
Very good on day one. Didn't decant, but after 20 minutes in the glass the tannins were smooth, with a medium to full body and finish. Downhill on day two, so don't wait around. Ten years is plenty for this one.
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12/21/2012 - MCrawford Likes this wine: 88 Points
Drank this over 3 days. Nice dark plum coloring that shows garnet as the wine hits the glass. Can't see through this one, but it's a very clear wine. Day 1 was the best with plenty of dark fruit and sour cherries across the palate. Some spice, which I liked. Medium to full body and finish. Tannins were subdued and very timid on day 2. Overall, very enjoyable but probably isn't getting any better.
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4/26/2012 - boylan wrote: 87 Points
Cherries, somewhat sour cherries. Initially a bit chalky which largely went away after being open a couple of hours. Mild tannins, nice finish. Average wine.
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5/8/2009 - Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn wrote: 91 Points
Minty,smoky, dark, nice cab.
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11/22/2008 - smguth3 wrote:
Dark purple color. N: Smoke and Tar. P: Leather, smoke, tar. Not much in the way of fruit even after 2 hrs open. Med finish. C.
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