Dense, dark ruby - ruby at the edges. Nose after about 15 min of air; dark blackberry, cassis, black tea, loam. High toned fruit gives way to earthy loam, young juicy chewy lively tannins, deeper darker cassis and an overall nice depth of fruit. But, somehow that depth of fruit fades on the rear palate and finish. I don't know why that is but it is striking. I think that the finish falls a little short as a result.
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This is a delightful Malbe, wonderful fruity nose and after a 2 hour decant is smooth and tasty. Goes especially well with food. I'm looking forward to having this one again.
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A follow up on our previous tasting on July 8. This time gave the malbec lots of air decanted it for 2 hours and then prepoured glasses for another hour. The nose displayed the same blackfruit and smoke (cigar box) that we experienced the first time. On the palate the same nice balance and red/black fruit flavour with hints of chocolate and tobacco. A very nice quaff with lees acidity experienced the first time. this is a great Malbec example and will buy another 6 bottles.
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12/24/2011 - jriggleman wrote: 88 Points
Smoky, deep purple, excellent deep tannins, dark ripe cherries
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1/6/2009 - D H Grant wrote: 85 Points
Dense, dark ruby - ruby at the edges. Nose after about 15 min of air; dark blackberry, cassis, black tea, loam. High toned fruit gives way to earthy loam, young juicy chewy lively tannins, deeper darker cassis and an overall nice depth of fruit. But, somehow that depth of fruit fades on the rear palate and finish. I don't know why that is but it is striking. I think that the finish falls a little short as a result.
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11/22/2008 - JMeddings wrote: 89 Points
This is a delightful Malbe, wonderful fruity nose and after a 2 hour decant is smooth and tasty. Goes especially well with food. I'm looking forward to having this one again.
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9/6/2008 - noseb4palate wrote: 90 Points
A follow up on our previous tasting on July 8. This time gave the malbec lots of air decanted it for 2 hours and then prepoured glasses for another hour.
The nose displayed the same blackfruit and smoke (cigar box) that we experienced the first time. On the palate the same nice balance and red/black fruit flavour with hints of chocolate and tobacco. A very nice quaff with lees acidity experienced the first time.
this is a great Malbec example and will buy another 6 bottles.
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9/2/2008 - cormyr wrote: 85 Points
a so-so malbec perhaps a bit overdone. completely fell apart on day two. drink up.
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