Purchased at the winery a few years after release, this shows lots of ripe black cherry and plum with good spice. Concentration is good, but I'd say the overall balance is the best part of this wine. Very good now, no upside from here.
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Pulled the cork and tasted. Closed at first but opening up at about 45 minutes. Peaked and then proceeded to go down hill. At it’s peak, it showed some nice cassis dark berries and good texture and richness. Even though, it’s no blockbuster and the short window made this an overall disappointment, doubly so when you factor in the price. I doubt more time will improve.
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5/3/2015 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
Purchased at the winery a few years after release, this shows lots of ripe black cherry and plum with good spice. Concentration is good, but I'd say the overall balance is the best part of this wine. Very good now, no upside from here.
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7/16/2013 - mmiskinis Likes this wine: 90 Points
very smooth, still has nice fruit but starting to fade, but not much finish left.
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5/5/2008 - Ricky99 wrote: 93 Points
with three other 96's , lost to the Insignia but this was a beauty
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4/15/2008 - ShannonGroomes wrote: 94 Points
This is one of our favorite wines and we were afraid we waited too long, this wine was still fresh and young.
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7/5/2006 - Mark wrote: 87 Points
Pulled the cork and tasted. Closed at first but opening up at about 45 minutes. Peaked and then proceeded to go down hill. At it’s peak, it showed some nice cassis dark berries and good texture and richness. Even though, it’s no blockbuster and the short window made this an overall disappointment, doubly so when you factor in the price. I doubt more time will improve.
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