Alittle earth, oak and dark cherry on the nose when opened. Quite round and despite being 14.75% alcohol, it did show as being hot or really that big of wine. Second day it showed very very round….I would drink this with Pork or fillet mignon.
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An elegant, medium-bodied, well-integrated, smooth-drinking Bordeaux-styled red blend that was an excellent complement to a tenderloin beef roast with a porcini and red wine reduction. That said, the nose and palate were more restrained than one would expect from a Stags Leap red.
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Nose of plum, leather, charred wood, nutmeg, cloves and forest floor, well-balanced palate of plum sauce and black cherry with secondary notes of mocha, mushroom and a suggestion of mint, rounded tannins, lengthy, peppery finish. Evolves nicely after opening.
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Post decant, 1 hour, balanced, earthy nose of dark fruits, forest floor, dark chocolate and coffee beans, smooth, tempered palate of ripe black plum and cassis, secondary notes of mocha, pepper and molasses, round tannins, lengthy finish.
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10/8/2023 - smcisaac Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still holding up very well. Consistent with my previous note. Delightful with grilled NY strip steak.
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2/6/2023 - vitroman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Alittle earth, oak and dark cherry on the nose when opened. Quite round and despite being 14.75% alcohol, it did show as being hot or really that big of wine. Second day it showed very very round….I would drink this with Pork or fillet mignon.
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4/18/2022 - smcisaac wrote: 90 Points
An elegant, medium-bodied, well-integrated, smooth-drinking Bordeaux-styled red blend that was an excellent complement to a tenderloin beef roast with a porcini and red wine reduction. That said, the nose and palate were more restrained than one would expect from a Stags Leap red.
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12/5/2020 - heyjon Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose of plum, leather, charred wood, nutmeg, cloves and forest floor, well-balanced palate of plum sauce and black cherry with secondary notes of mocha, mushroom and a suggestion of mint, rounded tannins, lengthy, peppery finish. Evolves nicely after opening.
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5/30/2020 - heyjon Likes this wine: 91 Points
Post decant, 1 hour, balanced, earthy nose of dark fruits, forest floor, dark chocolate and coffee beans, smooth, tempered palate of ripe black plum and cassis, secondary notes of mocha, pepper and molasses, round tannins, lengthy finish.
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