Some musky brett on the first day detracted from the bouquet, which was otherwise pretty nice, with supple black fruit and nice tannic structure. On the second day, the brett was no longer noticeable and the wine had opened up into something well-tuned and elegant. Suffered from comparison to the domineering Rosenblum Pickett Road Petite Sirah, but really it seemed like a well-built wine that would be a great complement to rich meat dishes.
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Not my thing. Inky, concentrated purple. Smells and tastes strongly of blackberries and spices. Rich yet balanced, with good supporting acidity and modest tannins and decent length. But it has no complexity. Consistent notes over three days
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6/14/2017 - nick&nora Likes this wine:
12 years on and drinking very nicely.
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7/12/2010 - Biskuit wrote: 91 Points
Big big nose, touch of heat, smooth fruit on the palate, great w some sausages, will prob benefit from a few more years
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7/7/2008 - will2wine wrote: 88 Points
Some musky brett on the first day detracted from the bouquet, which was otherwise pretty nice, with supple black fruit and nice tannic structure. On the second day, the brett was no longer noticeable and the wine had opened up into something well-tuned and elegant. Suffered from comparison to the domineering Rosenblum Pickett Road Petite Sirah, but really it seemed like a well-built wine that would be a great complement to rich meat dishes.
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12/4/2007 - Wicker Parker wrote:
Not my thing. Inky, concentrated purple. Smells and tastes strongly of blackberries and spices. Rich yet balanced, with good supporting acidity and modest tannins and decent length. But it has no complexity. Consistent notes over three days
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