Tasted blind and I didn't spot it, what a cracker! Despite its age there is still drinking well. Garnet with a brick edge. Nose of menthol, cedar, smoke, bbq meats. Medium body, savoury, black olive, earth and umami and some black fruit in the background.
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Slight hint of age in the colour, dark plum red. Mixed spice nose, some pepper, pine trees (not quite menthol), liquorice. Medium body, supple tannins, a touch of acidity; leather, liquorice, sloe fruit. Lingers, good quality wine. Good for two more years, if I had any left.
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3/8/2024 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted blind and I didn't spot it, what a cracker! Despite its age there is still drinking well. Garnet with a brick edge. Nose of menthol, cedar, smoke, bbq meats. Medium body, savoury, black olive, earth and umami and some black fruit in the background.
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7/23/2017 - Veg Likes this wine:
Lovely, smooth, mature . Shame it was my last bottle.
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5/8/2016 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 88 Points
Slight hint of age in the colour, dark plum red. Mixed spice nose, some pepper, pine trees (not quite menthol), liquorice. Medium body, supple tannins, a touch of acidity; leather, liquorice, sloe fruit. Lingers, good quality wine. Good for two more years, if I had any left.
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12/6/2015 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 88 Points
Just over its peak.
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1/30/2015 - Catflap Likes this wine: 84 Points
A brambly, spicy and pleasant wine. Surprisingly light in colour and taste, everything is well integrated to create something enjoyably forgettable.
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