From Magnum. Garnet with a deep dark inky core. Luscious full body with well-integrated tannins. Ripe plummy nose with tobacco, rich mulberry and blackcurrant fruits on the palate.
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I'm impressed by this, though there may be aspects where others would strongly disagree
Some lovely dark fruits on the nose, with a touch of chocolate and quite bright mint & green pepper
Relatively full in body, with some soft tannins still present. Fruit and green pepper combine well and the acidity is refreshing, yet also 'joined up' with the rest of the wine.
I do think there is further potential for ageing here, maybe 3-6 years. The balance is good and there is still good structure. Some may take exception to the strong, but unobtrusive green pepper aspect, but not me.
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A musty feel on the nose, but the palate is really inspiring. It has a satiny texture that makes up for the fruit dropping off. Round, long, and delicious.
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12/18/2009 - Biggsy wrote: 89 Points
From Magnum. Garnet with a deep dark inky core. Luscious full body with well-integrated tannins. Ripe plummy nose with tobacco, rich mulberry and blackcurrant fruits on the palate.
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8/21/2009 - Ian S wrote:
I'm impressed by this, though there may be aspects where others would strongly disagree
Some lovely dark fruits on the nose, with a touch of chocolate and quite bright mint & green pepper
Relatively full in body, with some soft tannins still present. Fruit and green pepper combine well and the acidity is refreshing, yet also 'joined up' with the rest of the wine.
I do think there is further potential for ageing here, maybe 3-6 years. The balance is good and there is still good structure. Some may take exception to the strong, but unobtrusive green pepper aspect, but not me.
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9/18/2008 - stormygirl wrote: 80 Points
this bottle is a little flabby, I don't think this will last much longer. it's good but missing a bit of that red fruit that merlot is known for
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5/19/2008 - stormygirl wrote: 85 Points
this smells like dirt and mushrooms but tastes surprisingly light and well balanced.
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5/9/2008 - wwetmore wrote:
A musty feel on the nose, but the palate is really inspiring. It has a satiny texture that makes up for the fruit dropping off. Round, long, and delicious.
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