Upon opening the bottle, this wine tasted like rum or a liquor – the alcohol (14.8%) was so strong. It took a solid 2 hours to settle down. Best in the smaller Riedel Bordeaux glass (the vinum). The wine tasted like blackberry jam, thick texture, and once it decanted the alcohol wasn’t too overbearing. Overall, I would say that this wine was a nice wine, but not memorable. I wanted a longer finish and a bit more tannic structure. A little more tart cherry on day 2.
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3/9/2013 - Rose Garden Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really opened up after 2 hours. Great smooth cab.
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12/8/2012 - jkscully wrote:
Upon opening the bottle, this wine tasted like rum or a liquor – the alcohol (14.8%) was so strong. It took a solid 2 hours to settle down. Best in the smaller Riedel Bordeaux glass (the vinum). The wine tasted like blackberry jam, thick texture, and once it decanted the alcohol wasn’t too overbearing. Overall, I would say that this wine was a nice wine, but not memorable. I wanted a longer finish and a bit more tannic structure. A little more tart cherry on day 2.
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