opened and decanted for about 6 hours. a bit herbal for my taste, but still a very solid bottle of wine with very good balance, nicely integrated fruit, and some astringent tannin (this may have been what didn't work for me here). it was a gift, but it seems to sell under $20, at which point, i suggest buying. if i had others i wouldn't touch them for at least 6 months, as part of what i didn't like with this wine was a lack of integration, that i felt could be resolved with some bottle time.
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Crazy value, apparently taking advantage of the economy, and the extra blue-chip Napa fruit laying around these days. Nose of blackberry jam and violets. More of the same on the palate. Drinking beautifully, with extracted, pure berries, cocoa and a hint of mint. Balanced and well-structured, voluptuously long finish. Extra point for the amazing QPR.
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11/15/2012 - fhprado wrote: 90 Points
Nose: blackberries, plum
Palate: Med-body, Blackfruit
Well balance and nice finished
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5/31/2010 - jorgerunfast wrote:
opened and decanted for about 6 hours. a bit herbal for my taste, but still a very solid bottle of wine with very good balance, nicely integrated fruit, and some astringent tannin (this may have been what didn't work for me here). it was a gift, but it seems to sell under $20, at which point, i suggest buying. if i had others i wouldn't touch them for at least 6 months, as part of what i didn't like with this wine was a lack of integration, that i felt could be resolved with some bottle time.
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12/24/2009 - Brian1970 wrote: 91 Points
Drank on Xmas Eve at the In-Laws' house. Fairly consistent with previous notes, but took awhile longer to open up than I remember before.
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10/4/2009 - Brian1970 wrote: 92 Points
Crazy value, apparently taking advantage of the economy, and the extra blue-chip Napa fruit laying around these days. Nose of blackberry jam and violets. More of the same on the palate. Drinking beautifully, with extracted, pure berries, cocoa and a hint of mint. Balanced and well-structured, voluptuously long finish. Extra point for the amazing QPR.
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