Deeper gold color; yes, I love the producer but this wine seemed to be in a phase before the winemaker adjusted his style for the better, tons of butterscotch, rich, heavy, sweet vanilla, hazelnut, loads of buttered movie popcorn; palate is super rich and though there is some acid it is not enough for the richness of the wine, a bit cloying affecting drinkability, hard to finish a half glass let alone a bottle; a shame since I love the producer and especially this bottling ('07 onward).
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I love the texture of this wine on the palate. Apple and spice on the nose. A nice shot of acid balances out the vanilla and honey on the palate. Nice finish. My first experience with this wine. I only have one more bottle - but looking for more.
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1/18/2020 - DBenke wrote: 93 Points
Rich delicious. Somewhat surprised. Not showing over the hill at all.
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10/17/2015 - Rezy13 wrote: 88 Points
Deeper gold color; yes, I love the producer but this wine seemed to be in a phase before the winemaker adjusted his style for the better, tons of butterscotch, rich, heavy, sweet vanilla, hazelnut, loads of buttered movie popcorn; palate is super rich and though there is some acid it is not enough for the richness of the wine, a bit cloying affecting drinkability, hard to finish a half glass let alone a bottle; a shame since I love the producer and especially this bottling ('07 onward).
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6/1/2011 - nospeel wrote: 90 Points
Drink up! My second bottle... It does improve with a little air.
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1/23/2011 - nospeel wrote: 92 Points
I love the texture of this wine on the palate. Apple and spice on the nose. A nice shot of acid balances out the vanilla and honey on the palate. Nice finish. My first experience with this wine. I only have one more bottle - but looking for more.
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12/17/2010 - tim_c wrote: flawed
Mercaptain, same as I experienced with the '04. Dam it, dam it to hell
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