My wine friends and I often discuss whether modern new world wines have the stuffing to age. This bottle makes a compelling argument that they do NOT. This wine has not gotten all that complex, it is falling apart, and yet it is still too big. The alcohol is quite evident and it is becoming grainy. There are big dark syrah components that would suggest it needs more time, while the mouthfeel and alcohol tell you that this wine is in decline. This is hard to score, so I'm leaving it unscored.
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12/17/2022 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Too rich and sweet for my taste. BB xmas party
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3/25/2018 - galewskj wrote:
Still confused by this style/producer
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1/27/2018 - galewskj wrote:
My wine friends and I often discuss whether modern new world wines have the stuffing to age. This bottle makes a compelling argument that they do NOT. This wine has not gotten all that complex, it is falling apart, and yet it is still too big. The alcohol is quite evident and it is becoming grainy. There are big dark syrah components that would suggest it needs more time, while the mouthfeel and alcohol tell you that this wine is in decline. This is hard to score, so I'm leaving it unscored.
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1/12/2018 - Mountain Mark G Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP dark ruby, medium body, cherry nose. Moderate fruit, peppery finish. Drinking well, balanced, should go a few more years.
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11/20/2017 - davidandrose Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pop and pour. All the rough edges are long since lost, this is drinking well at present and should be consumed within a year
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