Dark, purple core with ruby rim. The nose was packed with dark fruit and American oak. In the mouth, there was dark cherry with a confected sweet tart flavor coupled with american oak. There is good acidity in this medium-bodied package, and the finish is average. Overall, this is OK but comes across as overmanipulated and bitter, possibly due to the oak treatment and extraction.
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Again, some earthiness, spice, leather & red berries. Wife thought there might be something a bit off, but it didn't seem out of order to me. Nose was very subdued. Decanted one hour prior to pouring.
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11/30/2013 - McMalbec wrote: 89 Points
Despite its age, this wine has held together well. Enchanting nose, dark fruit and spice on the palate. Medium finish.
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5/20/2012 - Meerlust wrote: 85 Points
Dark, purple core with ruby rim. The nose was packed with dark fruit and American oak. In the mouth, there was dark cherry with a confected sweet tart flavor coupled with american oak. There is good acidity in this medium-bodied package, and the finish is average. Overall, this is OK but comes across as overmanipulated and bitter, possibly due to the oak treatment and extraction.
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2/27/2010 - wadcorp wrote:
Again, some earthiness, spice, leather & red berries. Wife thought there might be something a bit off, but it didn't seem out of order to me. Nose was very subdued. Decanted one hour prior to pouring.
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2/17/2009 - NomadicEntrepreneur wrote: 90 Points
extremely floral nose, tiny bit of orange cream, raspberry palate.
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1/6/2009 - wadcorp wrote:
Bit of earthiness to it. Nice spice notes & raspberry (as opposed to dark berries).
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