Fully two thirds of this bottle went into a little beef number that Dulcie was creating, which meant that the wine cost of the dish far exceeded that of the very cheap cut of chuck that was used. Nonetheless, a very rich and thick sauce resulted. The remnants of the bottle proved to be lush, dense and satisfyingly chewy with ripe bramble fruit balanced with a spicy, meaty backbone. Perhaps another time I might be able to sample an entire bottle.
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Nice intensity and balance on the nose with black fruits, barrel spice, vanilla, and black tea. Medium in color and med+ in body, this restrains itself from chewy density preferring a middle road. Broad and abundant tannins add depth and lengthen the palate. A hint of off bitterness lingers on the finish, an unusual addition that isn't beneficial.
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4/6/2020 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big, bold and complex.
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1/26/2020 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Fully two thirds of this bottle went into a little beef number that Dulcie was creating, which meant that the wine cost of the dish far exceeded that of the very cheap cut of chuck that was used. Nonetheless, a very rich and thick sauce resulted. The remnants of the bottle proved to be lush, dense and satisfyingly chewy with ripe bramble fruit balanced with a spicy, meaty backbone. Perhaps another time I might be able to sample an entire bottle.
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5/14/2019 - marcellevi Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quite a bit of heat, vanilla, spice and blackberry. What it lacks in complexity and refinement it makes up for with intensity and punch.
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11/30/2018 - wagonwine wrote: 87 Points
Nice intensity and balance on the nose with black fruits, barrel spice, vanilla, and black tea. Medium in color and med+ in body, this restrains itself from chewy density preferring a middle road. Broad and abundant tannins add depth and lengthen the palate. A hint of off bitterness lingers on the finish, an unusual addition that isn't beneficial.
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11/11/2018 - InrigWine Likes this wine: 87 Points
Good,on sale for 18. Blackberry and blueberry and some smoke notes. Medium tannins. Easy drinking. Good house wine.
Steve likes it too
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