Used most of the bottle for beef bourguignon but had a couple glasses left. Very backward but seemed to be improving as it opened up. It had a nice crystalline body but it never really shook off a medicinal bitterness that kind of overwhelmed the palate for me. I don’t think it was flawed, maybe it just needs more time or a vigorous decant?
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Dark crushed blackberry and wet mud on the nose. Light body with tart cherry and earthy tones on the palate with a hint of pepper. Finishes dry and tart with an aftertaste that lingers a bit!
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Medium ruby, dark berries, earth, leather – not aromatically intense but there is a lot of complexity here. On the palate, dry, nice balance of tannin and acid. Cranberry notes, a hint of plum and lemon - firm, structured tannins. A really pleasant and long-lasting finish – lemons and cranberries that linger. Right at the back of your throat! This is a rich and elegant wine. An interesting iteration of Pinot Noir – a particularly German flavor. Bolder than a typical Pinot, would pair well with lamb or even beef. Drinks well now and likely to improve with age.
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1/27/2024 - mattym19 wrote:
Used most of the bottle for beef bourguignon but had a couple glasses left. Very backward but seemed to be improving as it opened up. It had a nice crystalline body but it never really shook off a medicinal bitterness that kind of overwhelmed the palate for me. I don’t think it was flawed, maybe it just needs more time or a vigorous decant?
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10/13/2023 - mrbaby Likes this wine: 90 Points
In the zone. Black cherry, a little smoke, minerals and spice. Satiny mouthfeel, medium-long finish.
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1/14/2023 - PhilBertels Does not like this wine:
Too old
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8/25/2022 - bkomisar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark crushed blackberry and wet mud on the nose. Light body with tart cherry and earthy tones on the palate with a hint of pepper. Finishes dry and tart with an aftertaste that lingers a bit!
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4/15/2022 - eprutter Likes this wine: 86 Points
Medium ruby, dark berries, earth, leather – not aromatically intense but there is a lot of complexity here. On the palate, dry, nice balance of tannin and acid. Cranberry notes, a hint of plum and lemon - firm, structured tannins. A really pleasant and long-lasting finish – lemons and cranberries that linger. Right at the back of your throat! This is a rich and elegant wine. An interesting iteration of Pinot Noir – a particularly German flavor. Bolder than a typical Pinot, would pair well with lamb or even beef. Drinks well now and likely to improve with age.
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