Opened with a bright cherry color but a hint of bricking on the rim. A strawberry / raspberry nose followed by some cherry and a hint of earthiness. Probably near its peak, but a terrific wine for 16 years.
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bright red color starting to brick, substantial nose of primary red and black fruits, a level oak spice throughout, on the palate dense and beautifully rounded blueberry, cherry and black raspberry, hint of liquer, very good length.
***, ready to drink.
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Bright red in color with the slightest fading at the edges. A lovely, fragrant cherry liqueur nose. On the palate the fruit is intense and focused, black cherries, strawberry. Round, polished tannins, nice acidity, great balance. Finishes long and bright. Drinking beautifully right now. I am impressed how these early Sea Smoke releases have held up and improved.
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Bottle still had some life in it. Full bodied, but rounder and Softer. Black cherry with definiteoaky elements. Tasted really good, as the years sitting in tge cellar treated it nicely. Would definitely smoke em if you got em
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10/2/2022 - vinolovers wrote: 90 Points
Opened with a bright cherry color but a hint of bricking on the rim. A strawberry / raspberry nose followed by some cherry and a hint of earthiness. Probably near its peak, but a terrific wine for 16 years.
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12/16/2021 - Elpaninaro Likes this wine:
bright red color starting to brick, substantial nose of primary red and black fruits, a level oak spice throughout, on the palate dense and beautifully rounded blueberry, cherry and black raspberry, hint of liquer, very good length.
***, ready to drink.
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11/22/2020 - SWatson Likes this wine:
Still drinking ok. Probably time to drink up though
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9/11/2020 - Charlie C Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bright red in color with the slightest fading at the edges. A lovely, fragrant cherry liqueur nose. On the palate the fruit is intense and focused, black cherries, strawberry. Round, polished tannins, nice acidity, great balance. Finishes long and bright. Drinking beautifully right now. I am impressed how these early Sea Smoke releases have held up and improved.
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5/5/2018 - Coupe 60 wrote: 92 Points
Bottle still had some life in it. Full bodied, but rounder and Softer. Black cherry with definiteoaky elements. Tasted really good, as the years sitting in tge cellar treated it nicely. Would definitely smoke em if you got em
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