This is still young but very drinkable, with dry blackberry-blueberry fruit lurking behind a layer of leathery tannin. Old-world style with new-world fruit.
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Decanted. Dense black-garnet color, brightly toned. Aromas of red currant & blackberry with black tea, new cedar, menthol, clove, violets and pipe tobacco. Expressive, vivid cassis and black cherry fruit on the palate, with seamless depth of nutmeg & allspice berry, pencil shavings, cocoa dust, dark florals, paprika and crushed stone, rich and polished. Medium to full in weight, with refined density, moderate offsetting acid and fine tannins, broad and juicy, finishing with long zesty black fruit length. Late primary stage with excellent integration and intensity. Drink/hold.
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12/30/2023 - talbot61 Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is still young but very drinkable, with dry blackberry-blueberry fruit lurking behind a layer of leathery tannin. Old-world style with new-world fruit.
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5/21/2023 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted. Dense black-garnet color, brightly toned. Aromas of red currant & blackberry with black tea, new cedar, menthol, clove, violets and pipe tobacco. Expressive, vivid cassis and black cherry fruit on the palate, with seamless depth of nutmeg & allspice berry, pencil shavings, cocoa dust, dark florals, paprika and crushed stone, rich and polished. Medium to full in weight, with refined density, moderate offsetting acid and fine tannins, broad and juicy, finishing with long zesty black fruit length. Late primary stage with excellent integration and intensity. Drink/hold.
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2/4/2023 - joet626 Likes this wine: 93 Points
very good. Smooth! Bordeau-like with soft fruit . Got better over time
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12/20/2022 - KC Wine Enthusiast Likes this wine: 93 Points
13.6% ABV
47% Cab, 20% Merlot, 19% C Franc,
10% P Verdot, 4% Malbec
Traditional Bordeaux blend. Very nice Mr. Jeffrey!
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8/21/2022 - wiscgrad wrote: 93 Points
elegant bdx blend. ready to drink. not sure if this is a long term ager.
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