* Update: added a point as it seems to have hit its “second wind” on day two after sitting in the fridge overnight. The tannin knot has been replaced with generous red fruit, licorice, a little coffee. The neat aromatics of day 1 aren’t there, but this is very pleasant and drinkable. *
Tried at 1, 2, and 3 hours decanted. It was best at two hours, and gave off a nice nose of blackberries and tobacco. It seemed to be fading at 3 hours. I was expecting a little more. It consistently had a strong knot of tannin on the tongue. Maybe needs more time in the cellar?
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Beautiful nose, with both the Merlot and CF aromatics wildly flaoting off. The palate was a bit more singular, however. A good wine but perhaps a bit steep at this price point.
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3/21/2024 - rjf@rjfinlay.com wrote:
Drink now!!!
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6/10/2023 - Nedscape Likes this wine: 90 Points
* Update: added a point as it seems to have hit its “second wind” on day two after sitting in the fridge overnight. The tannin knot has been replaced with generous red fruit, licorice, a little coffee. The neat aromatics of day 1 aren’t there, but this is very pleasant and drinkable. *
Tried at 1, 2, and 3 hours decanted. It was best at two hours, and gave off a nice nose of blackberries and tobacco. It seemed to be fading at 3 hours. I was expecting a little more. It consistently had a strong knot of tannin on the tongue. Maybe needs more time in the cellar?
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3/3/2023 - GulfIslandPond wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful nose, with both the Merlot and CF aromatics wildly flaoting off. The palate was a bit more singular, however. A good wine but perhaps a bit steep at this price point.
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11/22/2022 - vancouvermatt wrote: 93 Points
Medium bodied, quite fragrant after 15 minutes of air... in a good drinking window.
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8/8/2022 - kvswine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Kind of thin, not the tongue coating heavy cab. While there is not a lot of complexity here, if you prefer a lighter cab you may enjoy this.
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