Perhaps over the very peak but really, really nice right now. Dark fruits, perhaps blueberry, and anise on the nose. Still has a good grip but tannins fully integrated. Slightly sweet oak character that is non-offensive. No discernible fruit. Nice finish.
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I think it has lost a small step in the last few years, but it's still a high quality wine. A little less fruit than I would like. Dark. Earthy. Spice Box. Finish improving near end of bottle. Decent finish. Seems to be missing just a little in the mid-palate.
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8/3/2018 - Raja Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice but not worth $55
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10/20/2015 - wwyatt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Perhaps over the very peak but really, really nice right now. Dark fruits, perhaps blueberry, and anise on the nose. Still has a good grip but tannins fully integrated. Slightly sweet oak character that is non-offensive. No discernible fruit. Nice finish.
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10/4/2015 - pickhardt wrote: 90 Points
I think it has lost a small step in the last few years, but it's still a high quality wine. A little less fruit than I would like. Dark. Earthy. Spice Box. Finish improving near end of bottle. Decent finish. Seems to be missing just a little in the mid-palate.
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1/19/2013 - pickhardt wrote: 92 Points
Drank with Brian & Dawn. Decanted about an hour. Dark, but with nice fruit. Complex. Nice long finish.
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4/22/2012 - bjr11 wrote: 90 Points
Nice fruit, some spice, earth, and complexity; got better over the first hour and may need a bit more time to mesh
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