Compared to previous bottle 4 years ago, this has integrated into a smoother wine with much less noticeable alcohol. Saddle leather, cassis, eucalyptus, a hint of vanilla but no sweetness, fine tannins that providing a pleasing body. Sorry it is my last bottle.
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Decanted for two hours. Brickish color. Floral, sweet nose...cinnamon. Caramel and sweet berries on the palate, tannins completely softened. Very nice with a feminine finesse to it. Believe it has reached it's peak and will consume my one remaining bottle soon.
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Opened and let breath for a bit. This was really enjoyable. Tannins have softened and there was enough of that good fruit left to balance it all. Nice wine. Too bad that was my last bottle.
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Coffee, caramel, and dark cherry delishiousness. Very rich, but with ample acidity and structure. Just as tasty on day 2. A little heat on the finish knocks this down a point. Pair this with your favorite cut of red meat. Easily has another few years if stored properly.
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4/18/2019 - cigar52 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking beautifully, but near end of prime drinking window.
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5/21/2018 - Quarked wrote: 93 Points
Compared to previous bottle 4 years ago, this has integrated into a smoother wine with much less noticeable alcohol. Saddle leather, cassis, eucalyptus, a hint of vanilla but no sweetness, fine tannins that providing a pleasing body. Sorry it is my last bottle.
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4/22/2018 - amflinn wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for two hours. Brickish color. Floral, sweet nose...cinnamon. Caramel and sweet berries on the palate, tannins completely softened. Very nice with a feminine finesse to it. Believe it has reached it's peak and will consume my one remaining bottle soon.
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1/14/2017 - lovemycab Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened and let breath for a bit. This was really enjoyable. Tannins have softened and there was enough of that good fruit left to balance it all. Nice wine. Too bad that was my last bottle.
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7/24/2016 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 93 Points
Coffee, caramel, and dark cherry delishiousness. Very rich, but with ample acidity and structure. Just as tasty on day 2. A little heat on the finish knocks this down a point. Pair this with your favorite cut of red meat. Easily has another few years if stored properly.
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