Cellared since release, this was the screw capped version. Perfect fill. Dark red with a little lightening at therim. Cherry, cassis, strawberry, on the nose. Medium body, good balance, some earthy complexity, fresh fruit, tannins mellow and well-integrated, medium-long finish. This screw-capped wine showed it can develop with age. This is drinking really well now and will likely do so for another decade or more.
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Cellared since release, cork stained 1/4 of the way up, perfect fill. Dark red core, lightening but no bricking at rim. Cherry, cassis, strawberry, touch of alcoholic heat on the nose. Medium body, good balance, a bit of earthy complexity, grainy tannins, medium-long finish. No signs of going over the hill any time soon. Excellent.
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Cork Closure. Pop and poured. A little hot from the start with medium tannins. Strawberry, Cherry and Tobacco with a nice finish. Opened up a little but not super complex. Nice showing nonetheless.
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3/24/2021 - dbg wrote:
Cellared since release, this was the screw capped version. Perfect fill. Dark red with a little lightening at therim. Cherry, cassis, strawberry, on the nose. Medium body, good balance, some earthy complexity, fresh fruit, tannins mellow and well-integrated, medium-long finish. This screw-capped wine showed it can develop with age. This is drinking really well now and will likely do so for another decade or more.
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4/30/2020 - dbg wrote:
Cellared since release, cork stained 1/4 of the way up, perfect fill. Dark red core, lightening but no bricking at rim. Cherry, cassis, strawberry, touch of alcoholic heat on the nose. Medium body, good balance, a bit of earthy complexity, grainy tannins, medium-long finish. No signs of going over the hill any time soon. Excellent.
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6/1/2017 - mnh wrote: 95 Points
Cork bottle. Purchased at winery. Much better than screw bottle. Youthful great deep color and fruit. Very pleasant surprise!!
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12/31/2013 - LongViewCellars Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cork Closure. Pop and poured. A little hot from the start with medium tannins. Strawberry, Cherry and Tobacco with a nice finish. Opened up a little but not super complex. Nice showing nonetheless.
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11/19/2013 - TwoSmoochies wrote: 86 Points
definitely not my favorite - a lot of green pepper notes.
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