Right after I opened this I feared it might be heat damaged as it has a vaguely port-y characteristic. Thankfully, after a bit of air this greatly dissipated.
Enjoyable over 4+ hours. Was probably best at the end, so I can see this holding on for a bit longer. Probably not improving much though.
Lots of sediment. Very dark color.
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Complex aromatics with earth, vegetables, herbs and cedar. Palate interesting but not well integrated. Prominent wood and acid with some sour plum but tannin and fruit are going. I liked it much better a couple of years ago.
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13.5% alcohol. Dark cherry color. Beautiful nose of black olive, strawberry, and minerals. This wine is just rocking. It's so vibrant and pretty to drink, with a slightly rustic side to it. It has the acidity and back end structure to keep going. Just a fun, tasty wine. A-
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13.5% alcohol. Great showing for this wine. Dark red color. Gorgeous nose of black olive, strawberry, and minerals. In the mouth, the texture has become caressing and less tart, with terrific fruit and earth and olive notes. Bright acidity still, but it feels refined. Juicy finish. A-
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2/16/2021 - ChrisWagner Likes this wine: 89 Points
This was really pretty good.
Right after I opened this I feared it might be heat damaged as it has a vaguely port-y characteristic. Thankfully, after a bit of air this greatly dissipated.
Enjoyable over 4+ hours. Was probably best at the end, so I can see this holding on for a bit longer. Probably not improving much though.
Lots of sediment. Very dark color.
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9/15/2020 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
Remains superb -- bright and full of fruit, lively acidity. It's amazing how consistent and beautiful these wines are. A-
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6/19/2013 - Doblk wrote: 84 Points
Complex aromatics with earth, vegetables, herbs and cedar. Palate interesting but not well integrated. Prominent wood and acid with some sour plum but tannin and fruit are going. I liked it much better a couple of years ago.
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10/5/2012 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
13.5% alcohol. Dark cherry color. Beautiful nose of black olive, strawberry, and minerals. This wine is just rocking. It's so vibrant and pretty to drink, with a slightly rustic side to it. It has the acidity and back end structure to keep going. Just a fun, tasty wine. A-
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12/31/2011 - gutt22 wrote:
13.5% alcohol. Great showing for this wine. Dark red color. Gorgeous nose of black olive, strawberry, and minerals. In the mouth, the texture has become caressing and less tart, with terrific fruit and earth and olive notes. Bright acidity still, but it feels refined. Juicy finish. A-
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