Dark berries and gripping tannins with some allspice. Not a lot of depth of flavor - that's really the only "fault" I can find.
The fruit, though never completely hidden, really showed itself beset on day 2. The bottle lasted four days and oxidation wasn't noticeable. Great value.
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Light ruby with some clear browning edges - beautiful colour. This has become an outstanding wine with a unique complex bouquet and palate. The dominant flavours are burnt caramel and red berries. Well made - I can't believe how much this wine improved with a couple years of extra bottle age. Wish I had bought more.
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10/25/2015 - BobMcK Likes this wine:
Still drinking well but don't keep any longer
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7/6/2014 - BobMcK wrote:
Drink with a pancetta and broad bean risotto, decanted for 1 hour. Delicate and old and needs drunk but it suited the risotto beautifully.
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11/21/2012 - DuaneT wrote: 92 Points
Dark berries and gripping tannins with some allspice. Not a lot of depth of flavor - that's really the only "fault" I can find.
The fruit, though never completely hidden, really showed itself beset on day 2. The bottle lasted four days and oxidation wasn't noticeable. Great value.
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6/20/2012 - Kitura wrote: 91 Points
Light ruby with some clear browning edges - beautiful colour. This has become an outstanding wine with a unique complex bouquet and palate. The dominant flavours are burnt caramel and red berries. Well made - I can't believe how much this wine improved with a couple years of extra bottle age. Wish I had bought more.
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2/17/2012 - Beckhams wrote: 87 Points
Ultra smooth. A lingering pepper finish with tastes of tobacco and dark fruits.
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