This is nowhere near the end of its window if it's been properly stored. Fruit forward with good acidity. Notes of tart & tangy cran-cherry with some dry earth. Not very complex & didn't evolve much over several hours, but a tasty wine to pair with most pasta dishes.
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Pop and pour over the course of an evening, with a small glass kept for Day 2 retasting. Tannins are fully resolved. Good fruit in place, with a decent amount of acidity in the finish. Not a very comlex wine on the palate or in the nose, but overall the package made for an excellent dinner wine. Fruit was faded on next morning taste. Another example of short drink by dates in CT (this was 2012 end date prior to my note). It is in a very nice place right now, probably at peak.
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Dark maroon in colour. Very lush, and silky. Great flavors and nose. Excellent mid palate and length/. This was a bit hit, even for old world palates. Almost at the sweet spot, no need to wait, but probably will be even better in 2-3 years. Worth seeking out. 93+
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6/18/2016 - tdskier Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice even at this point. By no means end of window. First of 3 of this vintage. Not complex, but a very nice fruit and finish.
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11/3/2014 - millerarner Likes this wine: 89 Points
This is nowhere near the end of its window if it's been properly stored. Fruit forward with good acidity. Notes of tart & tangy cran-cherry with some dry earth. Not very complex & didn't evolve much over several hours, but a tasty wine to pair with most pasta dishes.
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6/14/2013 - lockestep Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pop and pour over the course of an evening, with a small glass kept for Day 2 retasting.
Tannins are fully resolved. Good fruit in place, with a decent amount of acidity in the finish. Not a very comlex wine on the palate or in the nose, but overall the package made for an excellent dinner wine.
Fruit was faded on next morning taste.
Another example of short drink by dates in CT (this was 2012 end date prior to my note). It is in a very nice place right now, probably at peak.
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1/16/2013 - 87Marc wrote: 91 Points
Balanced with a nice finish. Mellow tannins. A very nice surprise.
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8/28/2012 - edub7 wrote: 93 Points
Dark maroon in colour. Very lush, and silky. Great flavors and nose. Excellent mid palate and length/. This was a bit hit, even for old world palates. Almost at the sweet spot, no need to wait, but probably will be even better in 2-3 years. Worth seeking out. 93+
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