This is aging very well. Plenty of tart cherry on the palate and good acidity. The slightly rough tannins could use more time to smooth out. Well balanced with plenty of aging potential. I'm seeing 2028 as a good endpoint of the drinking window.
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Lovely wine. Nose is black cherry, leather, and spice box Mouth is medium full, a bit tight and acidic up front and a little astringent on the close. Just a bit too much for the level of fruity sweeetness. Will recheck as it open up more. Finish is a bit quick for the weight of the wine but the dry fruit lingers with a touch of heat.
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S: rich, fruity, black cherry, plum ,. T: medium body plus border on heavy, astringent, good fruit , tastes like it smells, black cherry, plummy, . I like the body. I don't love the astringency but don't dislike it either. Balances it. Wish taste was fruitier but like full bodied without being heavy. AB likes astringency. R: Buy again
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1/25/2024 - wtianseter wrote: 90 Points
Brambly black fruit with heavy intensity and firm and tight tannin.This wine will likely stick around for a long time
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10/30/2023 - jmcafee Likes this wine:
This is aging very well. Plenty of tart cherry on the palate and good acidity. The slightly rough tannins could use more time to smooth out. Well balanced with plenty of aging potential. I'm seeing 2028 as a good endpoint of the drinking window.
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4/29/2023 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 1/2 hr. Drank over 2 days. Consistent, lively tastes of darker fruits and cherry. Drinking well now.
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5/3/2022 - jarfour Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lovely wine. Nose is black cherry, leather, and spice box Mouth is medium full, a bit tight and acidic up front and a little astringent on the close. Just a bit too much for the level of fruity sweeetness. Will recheck as it open up more. Finish is a bit quick for the weight of the wine but the dry fruit lingers with a touch of heat.
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10/21/2021 - M.M. Likes this wine: 87 Points
S: rich, fruity, black cherry, plum ,.
T: medium body plus border on heavy, astringent, good fruit , tastes like it smells, black cherry, plummy, . I like the body. I don't love the astringency but don't dislike it either. Balances it. Wish taste was fruitier but like full bodied without being heavy. AB likes astringency.
R: Buy again
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