Color/App: opaque, inky core -> dense ruby rim; medium + viscosity. Bouquet of black pepper, plums, underbrush/bramble, earth, charcoal and road tar. Medium-bodied palate that mirrors the nose and adds in some olive tapenade and provencal spices. Ends with a peppery, somewhat tannic finish; needs another year or two to tame the tannins, though it can be enjoyed now with food. Strikes me as slightly leaner than the Damas Noir Mourvedres made by Cris in '07 and '09. 92-93 with some upside as the tannins fade.
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My last bottle of this wine and I wish I had waited another year. Wine was great but the tannins tell me it could go longer. After about an hour the wine really integrated. Nice bottle and I wish I had more.
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6/22/2023 - BVal wrote: 92 Points
75% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah; 15% etoh.
Color/App: opaque, inky core -> dense ruby rim; medium + viscosity. Bouquet of black pepper, plums, underbrush/bramble, earth, charcoal and road tar. Medium-bodied palate that mirrors the nose and adds in some olive tapenade and provencal spices. Ends with a peppery, somewhat tannic finish; needs another year or two to tame the tannins, though it can be enjoyed now with food. Strikes me as slightly leaner than the Damas Noir Mourvedres made by Cris in '07 and '09. 92-93 with some upside as the tannins fade.
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2/22/2022 - Vinoclovis Likes this wine: 94 Points
My last bottle of this wine and I wish I had waited another year. Wine was great but the tannins tell me it could go longer. After about an hour the wine really integrated. Nice bottle and I wish I had more.
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8/22/2020 - boston617 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Excellent wine. One of the best I have had recently. Silky, chocolate, and grassy notes all in one.
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5/16/2020 - Carolina Cork Sniffer wrote:
Good wine with food. Tannins are a bit higher. Really enjoyed this!
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7/19/2018 - TheRhoneranger Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great after 30 min decant
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