Agree with "Didman" that this remains dense and dark and threw lots of sediment. Do not sense it gets better from where it is, as secondary flavors not appearing to dvelp in a meaningful way. Enjoyable with steak or a burger but nothing to rave about. Time to finish the few bottles left.
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Really enjoyable and with time left to enjoy. Bright fruit and a good balance between moderately softer tannins and reasonable acidity. I sas pleasantly surprised all in all. Far exceeded my expectations.
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Still deep, inky, dark reddish-purple in color. An initially reticent nose which evolved into moderate dark fruit aromas of dark cherries, blueberries and cassis, coffee, meaty, almost dominated by overtones of menthol bordering on eucalyptus, a hint of shoe polish (VA?), some spices and herbal notes. Moderately intense yet balanced and straight forward ripe deep dark fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, mint, spices & herbs. Lingering finish with a bit of tannic roughness in the background.
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10/17/2023 - orange boy Likes this wine: 93 Points
good/fun/nice with chicken
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10/28/2014 - Ajnate wrote:
Agree with "Didman" that this remains dense and dark and threw lots of sediment. Do not sense it gets better from where it is, as secondary flavors not appearing to dvelp in a meaningful way. Enjoyable with steak or a burger but nothing to rave about. Time to finish the few bottles left.
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5/9/2014 - Ajnate wrote:
Really enjoyable and with time left to enjoy. Bright fruit and a good balance between moderately softer tannins and reasonable acidity. I sas pleasantly surprised all in all. Far exceeded my expectations.
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8/23/2013 - Vinnut wrote: 86 Points
Still deep, inky, dark reddish-purple in color. An initially reticent nose which evolved into moderate dark fruit aromas of dark cherries, blueberries and cassis, coffee, meaty, almost dominated by overtones of menthol bordering on eucalyptus, a hint of shoe polish (VA?), some spices and herbal notes. Moderately intense yet balanced and straight forward ripe deep dark fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, mint, spices & herbs. Lingering finish with a bit of tannic roughness in the background.
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4/17/2012 - keepitreal wrote: 79 Points
All saggy tits & makeup. Reduced cough syrup & oak. A bit of prune to top it off. The 79 is generous; I'd avoid it.
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