In 2013 I really didn't like it, was completely closed if I'm reading my note correctly, and maybe there was bottle variation. But this had a classic Bordeaux profile with medium weight, some green pepper and tobacco to go with restrained but pleasant fruit. Really enjoyed this over two nights with hearty dishes; better with food as it was designed.
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Very nice Bordeaux for the $40 I paid for it.... not very complex but nice nose of berries and plenty of blended fruit on the palate, did not decant and not much change over the evening so I'm guessing it will not improve much, drink up !
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Drank this with my wine mates today at Extra Space Marymount.
Wine was closed and tight with herbaceous notes when opened.
After an hour in the bottle, the wine opened up to express notes of dry herbs, violets, some leafy notes and dark red fruits in the finish. Balance is evident, though the integration of the elements are far from complete.
A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
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1/8/2021 - ddingley Likes this wine: 90 Points
In 2013 I really didn't like it, was completely closed if I'm reading my note correctly, and maybe there was bottle variation. But this had a classic Bordeaux profile with medium weight, some green pepper and tobacco to go with restrained but pleasant fruit. Really enjoyed this over two nights with hearty dishes; better with food as it was designed.
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7/4/2019 - Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine:
Excellent right-banker hitting all the correct notes. It was a good match for our ribeyes. Drink now.
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2/3/2018 - Doc90 wrote: 89 Points
Dark nose with chocolate and plums, a bit of tobacco. Surprisingly open though with soft Merlot fruit framed in firm tannins. Pretty good.
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8/7/2017 - GaryHOhio Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice Bordeaux for the $40 I paid for it....
not very complex but nice nose of berries and plenty of blended fruit on the palate, did not decant and not much change over the evening so I'm guessing it will not improve much, drink up !
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8/2/2017 - stayhappy21 wrote: 85 Points
Drank this with my wine mates today at Extra Space Marymount.
Wine was closed and tight with herbaceous notes when opened.
After an hour in the bottle, the wine opened up to express notes of dry herbs, violets, some leafy notes and dark red fruits in the finish. Balance is evident, though the integration of the elements are far from complete.
A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
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