First Wednesday Wine Club (Napoli in Bocca, Haberfield): Served blind. Concentrated, a little earth, leather, Brett, aniseed, baked black fruits on the nose. In the mouth medium plus intensity acidity, a little mid palate scoop, plenty of drying tannic grip, a little plum, aniseed and a fair heft of alcohol warmth on the finish. I struggled with this one and ended up (because of the tannin and acid) sliding towards Italy, possibly Taurasi and about 2005
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Popped and poured. Aroma of berry, spice, dishwater. Rich flavors of red fruit, olives. Tart cassis finish.
Full, pure flavors, good backbone, some complexity. I have no basis for comparison, but I'm guessing this is a little past its prime. That said, still evinces everything that's good about CdR.
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This finally opened up on the second day. Black olive, fat and herbs with dark ripe fruit on the palate and well integrated tannins. This needs a couple hour decant or perhaps a couple more years in the cellar.
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6/8/2022 - chatters wrote:
First Wednesday Wine Club (Napoli in Bocca, Haberfield): Served blind.
Concentrated, a little earth, leather, Brett, aniseed, baked black fruits on the nose. In the mouth medium plus intensity acidity, a little mid palate scoop, plenty of drying tannic grip, a little plum, aniseed and a fair heft of alcohol warmth on the finish.
I struggled with this one and ended up (because of the tannin and acid) sliding towards Italy, possibly Taurasi and about 2005
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1/9/2017 - wineshlub wrote: 90 Points
Popped and poured. Aroma of berry, spice, dishwater. Rich flavors of red fruit, olives. Tart cassis finish.
Full, pure flavors, good backbone, some complexity. I have no basis for comparison, but I'm guessing this is a little past its prime. That said, still evinces everything that's good about CdR.
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3/16/2014 - french16 wrote:
Very floral with hint of olives. Dark cherry with earthy notes. The palate, compared to the nose, was lacking clarity. Still a very enjoyable CdR.
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5/28/2011 - dmalcolm wrote: 88 Points
This was quite closed and tannic, but some smoky dark fruits appeared with some air.
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5/24/2011 - lopaka wrote: 90 Points
This finally opened up on the second day. Black olive, fat and herbs with dark ripe fruit on the palate and well integrated tannins. This needs a couple hour decant or perhaps a couple more years in the cellar.
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