Huge wine! A classic. Reminds me of a '97 napa Bordeaux blend. Very deep color. Nose with mint, black cherry and vanilla. Taste matching the nose, with anise, vanilla, black cherry, sage and baking spices. It doesn't get much better than this.
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The 2012 was a gift from a friend - one of his favorites - we agreed so we acquired some of the 2013. Same qualities, dark crimson color, fruit forward (but not overpowering), subtle fruit and earth on the nose. Every bit as delicious as the 2012. This is a blend of the five Bordeaux varietals. It is very smooth and complete with a nice long finish. Maybe a hint of dark cherry on finish. While not much for wine clubs per se, we visited Napa and Elyse where this wine is produced, and Elyse has a new member. I think a few bottles will find its way into my allocation on a regular basis. My rating is a bit higher for the 2013 to recognize the consistency. Enjoy!
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2/3/2022 - Tree Marie Likes this wine:
It was great!
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12/18/2021 - guitar guy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Huge wine! A classic. Reminds me of a '97 napa Bordeaux blend. Very deep color. Nose with mint, black cherry and vanilla. Taste matching the nose, with anise, vanilla, black cherry, sage and baking spices. It doesn't get much better than this.
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4/19/2020 - fmginc Likes this wine: 91 Points
deep garnet color and fruit forward just a wonderful blend
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12/2/2018 - Skibank114 Likes this wine: 91 Points
The 2012 was a gift from a friend - one of his favorites - we agreed so we acquired some of the 2013. Same qualities, dark crimson color, fruit forward (but not overpowering), subtle fruit and earth on the nose. Every bit as delicious as the 2012. This is a blend of the five Bordeaux varietals. It is very smooth and complete with a nice long finish. Maybe a hint of dark cherry on finish. While not much for wine clubs per se, we visited Napa and Elyse where this wine is produced, and Elyse has a new member. I think a few bottles will find its way into my allocation on a regular basis. My rating is a bit higher for the 2013 to recognize the consistency. Enjoy!
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