Decanted 90 minutes before pairing with grilled NY Strip steaks with sauteed crimini mushrooms. Somewhat soft cork, soaked in the lower 1/5 but no seepage. Some sediment, and a strong initial nose of bell pepper. A slightly cloudy medium brick ruby in the glass, with high-toned sour cherries, hint of vanilla and aforementioned bell pepper. Gained in color with air, bell pepper note receding, but ended up approximating cherry vanilla cola. Obtained directly from the winery and well-stored, I believe that this vintage is on the downward slope, and encourage folks with these to drink up soon.
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Green, real green and vegetal. Uncharateristeric for this producer and, from everyone else's notes, this wine. Funky bottle? Definitely not corked and no other sign of flaws. Just very bell peppery.
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Dark, almost plum color; Red and Dark fruit taste with a hint of licorice. Great, full mouth feel with a good long finish of dried cherry, vanilla and mocha. Good Wine
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Nice wine, classic cab character. Rich and flavorful but well balanced. Drank well now but had plenty of stuffing left too for those with more bottles.
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8/5/2015 - wicozani wrote: 82 Points
Decanted 90 minutes before pairing with grilled NY Strip steaks with sauteed crimini mushrooms. Somewhat soft cork, soaked in the lower 1/5 but no seepage. Some sediment, and a strong initial nose of bell pepper. A slightly cloudy medium brick ruby in the glass, with high-toned sour cherries, hint of vanilla and aforementioned bell pepper. Gained in color with air, bell pepper note receding, but ended up approximating cherry vanilla cola. Obtained directly from the winery and well-stored, I believe that this vintage is on the downward slope, and encourage folks with these to drink up soon.
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10/4/2009 - irish87 wrote: 84 Points
Green, real green and vegetal. Uncharateristeric for this producer and, from everyone else's notes, this wine. Funky bottle? Definitely not corked and no other sign of flaws. Just very bell peppery.
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6/21/2009 - skm95t wrote: 91 Points
Better than what I wrote in my previous note. . a little time probably helped. I got much of the same notes as before just better
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9/21/2008 - SacramentoCharlie wrote: 91 Points
Dark, almost plum color; Red and Dark fruit taste with a hint of licorice.
Great, full mouth feel with a good long finish of dried cherry, vanilla and mocha. Good Wine
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8/16/2008 - Riezin wrote:
Nice wine, classic cab character. Rich and flavorful but well balanced. Drank well now but had plenty of stuffing left too for those with more bottles.
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