Still grainy and rough tannins with some particularly coarse tartrates. Unfortunately nothing left to speak of in terms of aromatics. 'Inky' flavor profile, with nothing but a dusty note and some hot asphalt.
Best guess is that this guy is gone and not coming back. Drink up if you've got them.
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Sampled 10/15/10. Even after 4 hours of decanting, grainy and rough tannins but loads of big fruit. I doubt the wine will ever become smooth, but for those that can get past its courseness, it's drinkable.
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Had with a Burrito Bake...heat matched well with the dinner....over all nice glass. Drank a second glass about an hour later...mellowed a bit...but still hot. Lots of good spice on nose, a bit fruity even with all that heat. Good bottle.
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4/25/2023 - jhrabideau wrote: 76 Points
Still grainy and rough tannins with some particularly coarse tartrates. Unfortunately nothing left to speak of in terms of aromatics. 'Inky' flavor profile, with nothing but a dusty note and some hot asphalt.
Best guess is that this guy is gone and not coming back. Drink up if you've got them.
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10/17/2010 - mxpbuy wrote: 87 Points
Sampled 10/15/10. Even after 4 hours of decanting, grainy and rough tannins but loads of big fruit. I doubt the wine will ever become smooth, but for those that can get past its courseness, it's drinkable.
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6/20/2009 - Turkbzerk wrote: 85 Points
Had with a Burrito Bake...heat matched well with the dinner....over all nice glass. Drank a second glass about an hour later...mellowed a bit...but still hot. Lots of good spice on nose, a bit fruity even with all that heat. Good bottle.
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1/18/2009 - ebrumby wrote: 89 Points
Deep, dark, and a great value.
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12/21/2008 - WineKnurd wrote: 86 Points
Finished off my second bottle with friends. Heat on the finish still noticeable but still a decent wine. (CMS 86)
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