Appearance: Clear, medium ruby. Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity, the nose is developing and dominated by vegetal aromas of bell pepper and blackcurrant leaf with lighter tones of dark fruit (cassis and plum), bramble, wild rose bush, and spice. Palate: Dry, high acid and tannin, medium+ body and high intensity, mirroring the nose, flavors of bell pepper and spice dominate with dark fruit (cassis and plum) in the background with a long finish.
Excellent overall, showing excellent complexity, intensity, and length, while the balance, still very good, is challenged a bit by high tannin and acid levels that nearly over-power the fruit. In time, 2+ years, I believe the tannins will soften and balancing this out and possibly making this extraordinary (93-95). Can drink now, though will benefit from 2-5+ years aging.
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45 minute decant. Interesting Cabernet dominated blend. Deep cranberry to purple. Nose initially of cherry and blueberry but that burns off pretty quickly in favor of charred oak and smoke. Heavy but pleasant tannic dryness. Smooths out with more airtime so a good 3-4 hour decant is recommended.
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This wine is phenomenal. Wish I had a case of it Kinda regret opening it now bc I think it could get even better Got a lot smoother after 2 hrs of opening Beautiful purple color Smells remarkable, very smooth silky finish. Cabarnet franc finish...strong green pepper finish
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8/11/2023 - wdlohr wrote: 91 Points
dark, aromas of plum and gravy fresh fruit and powder, big bold with integrated finish
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2/19/2021 - prasm Likes this wine: 92 Points
Appearance: Clear, medium ruby. Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity, the nose is developing and dominated by vegetal aromas of bell pepper and blackcurrant leaf with lighter tones of dark fruit (cassis and plum), bramble, wild rose bush, and spice. Palate: Dry, high acid and tannin, medium+ body and high intensity, mirroring the nose, flavors of bell pepper and spice dominate with dark fruit (cassis and plum) in the background with a long finish.
Excellent overall, showing excellent complexity, intensity, and length, while the balance, still very good, is challenged a bit by high tannin and acid levels that nearly over-power the fruit. In time, 2+ years, I believe the tannins will soften and balancing this out and possibly making this extraordinary (93-95). Can drink now, though will benefit from 2-5+ years aging.
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10/25/2020 - RockyII Likes this wine: 91 Points
45 minute decant. Interesting Cabernet dominated blend. Deep cranberry to purple. Nose initially of cherry and blueberry but that burns off pretty quickly in favor of charred oak and smoke. Heavy but pleasant tannic dryness. Smooths out with more airtime so a good 3-4 hour decant is recommended.
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10/21/2020 - Costes76 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Safe, balanced and decently made, but not much complexity or depth. Accessible and pleasant.
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8/7/2020 - Ajvandet Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine is phenomenal. Wish I had a case of it
Kinda regret opening it now bc I think it could get even better
Got a lot smoother after 2 hrs of opening
Beautiful purple color
Smells remarkable, very smooth silky finish.
Cabarnet franc finish...strong green pepper finish
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