My bottle. Lots of discussion at the table about this one: was it corked or was that just pyrazines? Eventually had to admit: though mild, the TCA was there.
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Purple in color and just fading ever so slightly at the edge of the glass. 14.4% ABV. Sourced from Champoux Vineyard, the wine has a soaring nose of black fruits, tobacco and graphite. Rich and full bodied with great mouthfeel. Black currants, cherries, leather, cinnamon, mint and cassis on the palate. Silky tannins and an exceptionally long finish. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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I see why people give this big scores. It's got amazing depth of fruit and richness. But to my palate, it comes off a bit overheated and unbalanced. So, if you like them big and a bit loud, then by all means, save it for a special occasion.
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5/23/2022 - Neecies wrote: flawed
My bottle. Lots of discussion at the table about this one: was it corked or was that just pyrazines? Eventually had to admit: though mild, the TCA was there.
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6/7/2014 - tomlee wrote: 93 Points
Purple in color and just fading ever so slightly at the edge of the glass. 14.4% ABV. Sourced from Champoux Vineyard, the wine has a soaring nose of black fruits, tobacco and graphite. Rich and full bodied with great mouthfeel. Black currants, cherries, leather, cinnamon, mint and cassis on the palate. Silky tannins and an exceptionally long finish. Drink over the next
2-3 years.
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11/1/2013 - Easter Everywhere wrote:
very nice & balanced, oak is there but integrated, heat is only real flaw
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8/12/2013 - FLI Likes this wine: 89 Points
I see why people give this big scores. It's got amazing depth of fruit and richness. But to my palate, it comes off a bit overheated and unbalanced. So, if you like them big and a bit loud, then by all means, save it for a special occasion.
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7/14/2013 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Very good, but picking up some brown notes and not nearly the great joy of the perfect May 2012 bottle.
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