Solid day one. Then Corivined for 3 days. So much better on day 4. Deep spices, anise, cocoa. Almost imperceptible smoke. Constant emery paper gritty tannins last for minutes after each sip.
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2 hr double decant, but really need 3-4 hr. Young, big, tannic, vanilla from the oak, plum, some darker fruit. Really needs more time sideways. Try again in 2027-2028.
I’ve been wanting to try this based on others’ high praise here in CT. The adulation was merited.
Three and a half hour slow ox, followed by a 90-minute decantNearly opaque vibrant magenta color. Blackberry, boysenberry, coconut cream pie, milk chocolate, violet, and subtle thyme. Very dry, velvety palate, with alive, active acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
This strikes an interesting balance between Bordeaux elegance and Napa fruit and power. Great mouthfeel and plush, spirited tannic structure. The fruit is currently a touch restrained, but the nose is beautiful nonetheless.
I’ll try to wait a year or two for the next bottle. Should be richer and more integrated, although it’s surprisingly integrated for its youth.
Double decanted and then left in bottle for 24 hours - did the trick nicely. Allowed good dark fruit with some savory tones to emerge, with only the last barely noticeable whiff of sweet oak. Delicious, but I’m going to leave my other bottles alone for 5+ years.
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1/27/2024 - Artbreadman Likes this wine: 97 Points
Solid day one. Then Corivined for 3 days. So much better on day 4. Deep spices, anise, cocoa. Almost imperceptible smoke. Constant emery paper gritty tannins last for minutes after each sip.
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10/22/2023 - Geaux Tigers wrote: 92 Points
2 hr double decant, but really need 3-4 hr. Young, big, tannic, vanilla from the oak, plum, some darker fruit. Really needs more time sideways. Try again in 2027-2028.
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10/13/2023 - ews3 wrote:
corked - could see underlying quality that was there from a few tastes
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9/9/2023 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 96 Points
I’ve been wanting to try this based on others’ high praise here in CT. The adulation was merited.
Three and a half hour slow ox, followed by a 90-minute decantNearly opaque vibrant magenta color. Blackberry, boysenberry, coconut cream pie, milk chocolate, violet, and subtle thyme. Very dry, velvety palate, with alive, active acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.
This strikes an interesting balance between Bordeaux elegance and Napa fruit and power. Great mouthfeel and plush, spirited tannic structure. The fruit is currently a touch restrained, but the nose is beautiful nonetheless.
I’ll try to wait a year or two for the next bottle. Should be richer and more integrated, although it’s surprisingly integrated for its youth.
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2/10/2023 - Bob23 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Double decanted and then left in bottle for 24 hours - did the trick nicely. Allowed good dark fruit with some savory tones to emerge, with only the last barely noticeable whiff of sweet oak. Delicious, but I’m going to leave my other bottles alone for 5+ years.
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