Inky smooth goodness. This one took a long time to be released and even longer to come into its own. It is only just now leaving the backward stage and leaping into its own. Dark and smoldering, semi sweet but also rich and satisfying. Pair it or pour it. Either way it is smoking goodness. Well done Les. This one can rest and reward for years to come.
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Drinking beautifully right now. Popped and poured. The nose jumps out with dark fruits and cassis. Such a smooth palate filled with fruit and spice. As others mentioned, the high alcohol is not detectable. Possibly time in the bottle has helped to balance it out.
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Needed 30 mins in the decanter to get its act together - tasted a little off immediately after opening ... it more than came around. Deep, rich color. Beautiful nose. Lots of dark fruit with just a little spice, flirts with being jammy but does not cross the line, the high alcohol is well integrated so not a distraction ... there is a clear B&H lineage in this bottle. Full discolsure - my wife would have rated this higher.
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9/27/2017 - Vitis Maximus Likes this wine: 94 Points
Inky smooth goodness. This one took a long time to be released and even longer to come into its own. It is only just now leaving the backward stage and leaping into its own. Dark and smoldering, semi sweet but also rich and satisfying. Pair it or pour it. Either way it is smoking goodness. Well done Les. This one can rest and reward for years to come.
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11/14/2014 - Drankthewholebottle Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drank after a 2006 bucella. Fine looking deep ruby. Dark fruit and spice on the nose. Sleek mouthfeel with very long finish. Can age 5+ more years.
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10/9/2012 - shellylowen wrote: 92 Points
Inky dark, unbelievable nose, black current and black cherry. Silky tannins and good persistence.
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6/2/2012 - Mel-o-Vino wrote: 92 Points
Drinking beautifully right now. Popped and poured. The nose jumps out with dark fruits and cassis. Such a smooth palate filled with fruit and spice. As others mentioned, the high alcohol is not detectable. Possibly time in the bottle has helped to balance it out.
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2/4/2012 - lv2tri wrote: 93 Points
Needed 30 mins in the decanter to get its act together - tasted a little off immediately after opening ... it more than came around. Deep, rich color. Beautiful nose. Lots of dark fruit with just a little spice, flirts with being jammy but does not cross the line, the high alcohol is well integrated so not a distraction ... there is a clear B&H lineage in this bottle. Full discolsure - my wife would have rated this higher.
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