Very smooth but plenty of structure still. Plenty of fruit, too: morello cherry and plum. A hint of licorice. Not as complex as I had hoped, but quite good.
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Double-decanted before I walked over, I was a little worried about VA and a pruney note when decanting, but that was gone by time we drank. Black cherries and plums, earth, leather. A bit of tannin remaining. B
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Very nice on the first night, but kind of over-the-hill by the 2nd night. I recommend not saving this wine any longer, if you've been holding on to it.
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Cork a little crumbly, and I was concerned at first as there were some hints of VA and pruniness coming off bottle. But with 10 minutes of air everything was hunky dory. Ripe kirschy red fruit, some black plum, leather. Tannins still there, but not as overt as when wine was released. Drinking well and I;d expect to hold up well for several years. B+
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8/3/2016 - acorelli Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very smooth but plenty of structure still. Plenty of fruit, too: morello cherry and plum. A hint of licorice. Not as complex as I had hoped, but quite good.
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10/22/2014 - DaleW wrote:
Double-decanted before I walked over, I was a little worried about VA and a pruney note when decanting, but that was gone by time we drank. Black cherries and plums, earth, leather. A bit of tannin remaining. B
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1/24/2012 - JJKinch wrote: 91 Points
Well evolved. Nice cherry fruit, acidity, lingering finish. Well integrated - seamless, slight tar, slight spice, almost light. Really enjoyable.
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6/22/2010 - jkwatson wrote: 89 Points
Very nice on the first night, but kind of over-the-hill by the 2nd night. I recommend not saving this wine any longer, if you've been holding on to it.
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3/28/2010 - DaleW wrote:
Cork a little crumbly, and I was concerned at first as there were some hints of VA and pruniness coming off bottle. But with 10 minutes of air everything was hunky dory. Ripe kirschy red fruit, some black plum, leather. Tannins still there, but not as overt as when wine was released. Drinking well and I;d expect to hold up well for several years. B+
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