This wine was very closed and flat upon opening. Tried to let it develop over the next few hours but there was no change to speak of. 16 hours later, still nothing. This was either already over the hill or more likely never made it up the hill in the first place. I will use the rest in my cooking tonight.
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Very nice. The nose is light and pleasant with earthy, berry and flower notes. Color is dark. Body is medium to full with espresso, bitter chocolate and a very nicely balanced tannins. Great food wine. Could go with a lot of different food types.
After two hours: this wine opens up beautifully and gains a lush richness on the palate and develops a toasted sesame seed aspect along with a bit of cedar and sweet spice. Really nice.
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Very dark purple. Ripe blackberries and a floral component on the nose. Good red and black fruit on the palate with a lush mouthfeel, well balanced acid but a slightly oaky and bitter finish. Maybe this is too young yet. It has structure.
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6/22/2012 - artoopeo wrote: 83 Points
This wine was very closed and flat upon opening. Tried to let it develop over the next few hours but there was no change to speak of. 16 hours later, still nothing. This was either already over the hill or more likely never made it up the hill in the first place. I will use the rest in my cooking tonight.
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3/7/2011 - CADomer wrote: 88 Points
Quite nice. Went great with a variety of foods and was very enjoyable. Red and black berries abound with a soft mouthfeel and nice acidity.
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1/21/2011 - Lobonick wrote: 90 Points
Very nice. The nose is light and pleasant with earthy, berry and flower notes. Color is dark. Body is medium to full with espresso, bitter chocolate and a very nicely balanced tannins. Great food wine. Could go with a lot of different food types.
After two hours: this wine opens up beautifully and gains a lush richness on the palate and develops a toasted sesame seed aspect along with a bit of cedar and sweet spice. Really nice.
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10/16/2009 - pickhardt wrote: 83 Points
Nondescript upon opening and not very attractive two nights later.
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10/5/2009 - jtabor wrote: 86 Points
Very dark purple. Ripe blackberries and a floral component on the nose. Good red and black fruit on the palate with a lush mouthfeel, well balanced acid but a slightly oaky and bitter finish. Maybe this is too young yet. It has structure.
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