ruby-garnet, med intensity, still, sound, tears quick to form and fall nose: med+, deep rich fig (the seeds of a ripe fig, black currant, prince albert cherry tobacco, palate: sound, dry acid is med tannin is med+ body is med alc is est 13.5 length is med+ finish is of dried figs, tobacco, a bit astringint
pair with: grilled lamb, charred salmon (if you only eat fish), charred veg ... very good wine yet on the rustic side
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4/4/2010 - wineshlub wrote: 87 Points
Strong cedar aroma, with a bit of mint. Palate of cassis and licorice, medium licorice finish. Good balance, some complexity. Decent value at $15.
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9/19/2009 - awinestory wrote: 90 Points
blind tasted ...
ruby-garnet, med intensity, still, sound, tears quick to form and fall
nose: med+, deep rich fig (the seeds of a ripe fig, black currant, prince albert cherry tobacco,
palate: sound, dry acid is med tannin is med+ body is med alc is est 13.5 length is med+ finish is of dried figs, tobacco, a bit astringint
pair with: grilled lamb, charred salmon (if you only eat fish), charred veg ... very good wine yet on the rustic side
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7/26/2009 - V2 wrote: 87 Points
Had a raisin nose, but actually reminded me of an Amarone. It's a good wine, but I have had better.
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