Not a 90 point wine like I apparently rated it before, but surprisingly good for its age. Opens up the longer it decant a, so don't drink it straight out of the bottle. I aerated into a decanter then left for at least 30 mins before pouring the first glass.
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Poured using aerator and still let breathe for a while. First impression was high on tannins - pucker - but after about 30 seconds I started getting the maturity of the wine. It was not very well balanced on its own but really came to life with some dark chocolate and cheese. Hints of dark cherry on the nose and currants / pepper. I like this wine much better now than I did the last time I tried it.
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Holding up surprisingly well. Nose of blackberry and black currant, with a bit of cigar box. Flavors of blackberry, currant, tobacco, cedar and meat. Well balanced.
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Rich dark fruit and extroverted tannins. The nose is about black fruit, leather and earth while on the palate round tannins surround a spice flavored ball of dark berries. Adequate acidity gives it some length and stability.
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11/29/2015 - brandoneley wrote: 88 Points
Not a 90 point wine like I apparently rated it before, but surprisingly good for its age. Opens up the longer it decant a, so don't drink it straight out of the bottle. I aerated into a decanter then left for at least 30 mins before pouring the first glass.
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3/8/2015 - brandoneley Likes this wine: 90 Points
Poured using aerator and still let breathe for a while. First impression was high on tannins - pucker - but after about 30 seconds I started getting the maturity of the wine. It was not very well balanced on its own but really came to life with some dark chocolate and cheese. Hints of dark cherry on the nose and currants / pepper. I like this wine much better now than I did the last time I tried it.
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2/5/2015 - rcdyer wrote: 86 Points
Extremely dry and in need to food, but the basics were good.
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11/4/2013 - mcsac67 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Holding up surprisingly well. Nose of blackberry and black currant, with a bit of cigar box. Flavors of blackberry, currant, tobacco, cedar and meat. Well balanced.
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8/16/2013 - Tudz Drkl Likes this wine: 88 Points
Rich dark fruit and extroverted tannins. The nose is about black fruit, leather and earth while on the palate round tannins surround a spice flavored ball of dark berries. Adequate acidity gives it some length and stability.
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