Black cherry, cassis, some earthiness; fairly long finish, nice oak support, well balanced; this was in excellent shape, decanted two hours. Best of the three bottles of this that I had.
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Pop and pour this time; cherry and red berry fruit, nice mouthfeel and ok finish; was definitely ready to go right out of the bottle. Last glass was still fine at three hours, but definitely starting to fade.
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I read several notes prior to drinking this bottle last night hoping to learn whether to open early or on the spot. I decided to go with a 3 hour prior open to dinner. Cherrry notes and subtle fruit were beautiful upon open and taste was perfect and as one write had described in 10/09 the flaovrs became muted later. I have to agree with one exception. At first the wine tasted beautiful and fresh with Cherry fruit, 3 hours later it was more old world and a bit musty, still excellent just that the fruit was gone.
Recommend, drink it fresh
Drink now
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Deep cherry, cassis, loam, oak, sandalwood; well balanced but after an hour or so of air it closed down and was more muted. Didn't decant but perhaps that would have helped?
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11/11/2012 - winejnky wrote: 90 Points
Black cherry, cassis, some earthiness; fairly long finish, nice oak support, well balanced; this was in excellent shape, decanted two hours. Best of the three bottles of this that I had.
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6/10/2012 - winejnky wrote: 88 Points
Pop and pour this time; cherry and red berry fruit, nice mouthfeel and ok finish; was definitely ready to go right out of the bottle. Last glass was still fine at three hours, but definitely starting to fade.
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12/29/2011 - joedv8s wrote: 90 Points
I read several notes prior to drinking this bottle last night hoping to learn whether to open early or on the spot. I decided to go with a 3 hour prior open to dinner. Cherrry notes and subtle fruit were beautiful upon open and taste was perfect and as one write had described in 10/09 the flaovrs became muted later. I have to agree with one exception. At first the wine tasted beautiful and fresh with Cherry fruit, 3 hours later it was more old world and a bit musty, still excellent just that the fruit was gone.
Recommend, drink it fresh
Drink now
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1/24/2010 - wallybob wrote: 91 Points
Very nice and holding up well
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10/25/2009 - winejnky wrote: 89 Points
Deep cherry, cassis, loam, oak, sandalwood; well balanced but after an hour or so of air it closed down and was more muted. Didn't decant but perhaps that would have helped?
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