Ok, I've been waiting for Michigan to win the national championship to open this and since the lions won a playoff game I paired it with a bottle of 2019 daou soul of the Lion. Corvined a glass of each (will be drinking the rest with friends tomorrow) and let sit for 20 minutes. Initially, the daou was much better, this being somewhat mutted and a little harsh. But after about an hour (I'm a slow drinker) this opened up and became the better wine. A nose of sweet rhubarb pie, spice, dark plums and raspberries on the pallet. Great mouthfeel and long finish. Totally integrated tannins. This has aged well, go blue! 93-94.
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1/20/2024 - americanstorm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Ok, I've been waiting for Michigan to win the national championship to open this and since the lions won a playoff game I paired it with a bottle of 2019 daou soul of the Lion. Corvined a glass of each (will be drinking the rest with friends tomorrow) and let sit for 20 minutes. Initially, the daou was much better, this being somewhat mutted and a little harsh. But after about an hour (I'm a slow drinker) this opened up and became the better wine. A nose of sweet rhubarb pie, spice, dark plums and raspberries on the pallet. Great mouthfeel and long finish. Totally integrated tannins. This has aged well, go blue! 93-94.
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1/3/2021 - Martysfo wrote: 93 Points
Excellent bottle. Typical Calistoga, rich, ripe fruit. Integrated tannins, and beautiful acidity. Lucy on the palate with a long finish.
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5/5/2020 - mjgkng Likes this wine: 93 Points
Exceptional! Well balanced fruit. Long finish.
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11/29/2019 - Polindz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich and full!
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7/19/2019 - vincemcd61 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious wine had with pizza
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