Chilled a bit. Popped and poured. Much better this time around, and attribute that a bit in no small part to the chill. Woodsy. A bit of medicinal cherry on the front, then cedar plank. Weighty mid-palate. Smooth tannins. But not a nervy, high-acid Barbera by any means. Still drinking fine, probably has a few years left, but doubt it's going to improve any.
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Not how I remember it -- this was jammy and flabby. Nothing wrong with it, mind you and nothing unappetizing: just big, ripe, melted cherries. More of a brainless barbecue quaff than I remember it being. Probably needed to be chilled. (Have one bottle left, and will try that...)
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This had a bright, fragrant bouquet of dried herb, sage, spice, pine and blackberry aromas. The palate was bright and lively with wonderful tension…flavors of black cherry, blackberry, herb and spice.
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4/23/2013 - wormfarmer wrote: 87 Points
Chilled a bit. Popped and poured. Much better this time around, and attribute that a bit in no small part to the chill. Woodsy. A bit of medicinal cherry on the front, then cedar plank. Weighty mid-palate. Smooth tannins. But not a nervy, high-acid Barbera by any means. Still drinking fine, probably has a few years left, but doubt it's going to improve any.
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5/19/2012 - wormfarmer wrote: 84 Points
Not how I remember it -- this was jammy and flabby. Nothing wrong with it, mind you and nothing unappetizing: just big, ripe, melted cherries. More of a brainless barbecue quaff than I remember it being. Probably needed to be chilled. (Have one bottle left, and will try that...)
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4/22/2012 - garambler wrote: 89 Points
This had a bright, fragrant bouquet of dried herb, sage, spice, pine and blackberry aromas. The palate was bright and lively with wonderful tension…flavors of black cherry, blackberry, herb and spice.
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11/26/2011 - djpo wrote: 89 Points
Great intensity, balance of acid and flavor, garnet in color, fruity nose.
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3/29/2011 - flashvictor wrote: 89 Points
Similar to prior note. Better on day 2.
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