Had this with some spicy sausage grilled over open fire and it was amazing again. Still has life in it and it's so balanced right now. I wish I had another case of this sitting in my cellar for the next 5 years. The black pepper like spiky spiciness of the previous bottles gave way to a much muted but balanced mild peppers.
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Last in '14, eh? Well, this is definitely seeming "drink up" at this point, but not unenjoyable. Medium (+) ruby color, veering towards crimson. Aromas of dark and dark red fruits, dried meat, mint, and a touch of oxidation. Medium (+) body, acid, and finish, with flavors of dark and dark red fruits, meat, and mineral.
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First I've had of these; it's a nice wine. Dense crimson color. Aromas and flavors of black and dark red fruits, dried flowers, cedar, and garrigue. Balanced, but with power, and pretty good length. Better after an hour or so in the decanter.
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6/20/2021 - Mossrose wrote: 92 Points
At 16 years of age this wine was drinking very well! Some fruit and tannins left, can age longer.
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9/16/2018 - vsirvanci Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had this with some spicy sausage grilled over open fire and it was amazing again. Still has life in it and it's so balanced right now. I wish I had another case of this sitting in my cellar for the next 5 years. The black pepper like spiky spiciness of the previous bottles gave way to a much muted but balanced mild peppers.
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1/28/2018 - studleytrey wrote: 89 Points
Last in '14, eh? Well, this is definitely seeming "drink up" at this point, but not unenjoyable. Medium (+) ruby color, veering towards crimson. Aromas of dark and dark red fruits, dried meat, mint, and a touch of oxidation. Medium (+) body, acid, and finish, with flavors of dark and dark red fruits, meat, and mineral.
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10/25/2014 - ctbob wrote:
As before
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10/4/2014 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 91 Points
First I've had of these; it's a nice wine. Dense crimson color. Aromas and flavors of black and dark red fruits, dried flowers, cedar, and garrigue. Balanced, but with power, and pretty good length. Better after an hour or so in the decanter.
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