I think this is at its peak for me— a nice balance of acid, tannin and fruit. That said, with such balance, longer cellearing will allow this to continue to evolve. Secondary characteristics of tobacco and leather are presenting along with juicy black fruit. Drank over 3 hours and the nose really improved over time. I mean it tastes great, but the nose is what keeps me interested (some mint and cedar). There is something in the nose that reminds me of a 91 dominus (although much more fruit forward) I drank a month or so ago. I think this bottle punches above its weight.
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Popped and poured. Beautiful fruit flavors of blackberry, and other dark fruits, leather, tobacco. Nice rounded tannins. Full-bodied with a pleasant, long finish.
Superb!
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WOTN for Don and I. Black currant, red plum, leather, tobacco, pan grille, and smoke mix together in a powerhouse brew. Not heavy, but dense - this wine should last 10+ years.
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Delicious, opulent black fruit dominates the nose and palate after around 4 hours of decanting. Will most definitely age immaculately but, if you cannot wait, make sure to let this baby breathe before diving in.
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dense dark purple, some dark fruits can be coaxed out of the glass. mouth puckering tannins overtake most of the pleasure currently. I think this may be quite good, but for now, leave it alone. (****)
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2/4/2018 - Vinomnivore Likes this wine: 93 Points
I think this is at its peak for me— a nice balance of acid, tannin and fruit. That said, with such balance,
longer cellearing will allow this to continue to evolve. Secondary characteristics of tobacco and leather are presenting along with juicy black fruit. Drank over 3 hours and the nose really improved over time. I mean it tastes great, but the nose is what keeps me interested (some mint and cedar). There is something in the nose that reminds me of a 91 dominus (although much more fruit forward) I drank a month or so ago. I think this bottle punches above its weight.
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7/31/2016 - Blue Shorts Likes this wine: 95 Points
Wow.
Popped and poured. Beautiful fruit flavors of blackberry, and other dark fruits, leather, tobacco. Nice rounded tannins. Full-bodied with a pleasant, long finish.
Superb!
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4/30/2016 - Corrie Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine is at its peak right now. Terrific bottle of wine.
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9/27/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
WOTN for Don and I. Black currant, red plum, leather, tobacco, pan grille, and smoke mix together in a powerhouse brew. Not heavy, but dense - this wine should last 10+ years.
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3/30/2014 - ONEFIVE Likes this wine:
Needed some big time decanting and will improve with bottle age.
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2/7/2014 - Blue Shorts wrote: 91 Points
Good, but not as good as I was hoping. Needs a lot of air and I popped and poured.
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5/25/2013 - winosis3 Likes this wine:
nice color, smooth mellow
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11/24/2012 - Badgermitch wrote: 91 Points
Deep purple fruits. Very nice wine. Needs an hour plus of decanting.
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11/12/2012 - bway_wine wrote: 91 Points
Deep dark fruits and mocha. Tannins were smooth after 2 hour decant.
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11/2/2012 - davidbradford wrote: 91 Points
Exceptional balance. Bordeaux side of Napa cabs due to the underlying minerality. Great acidity, I cellared my second bottle immediately.
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4/3/2012 - ONEFIVE Likes this wine:
Delicious, opulent black fruit dominates the nose and palate after around 4 hours of decanting. Will most definitely age immaculately but, if you cannot wait, make sure to let this baby breathe before diving in.
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2/15/2012 - KeithSurg wrote: 91 Points
Dark red/purple color with earthy, dark fruit nose. Nice balance of minerals, acid, fruit and oak. Will likely improve with short-term cellaring.
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12/20/2011 - cos65 wrote:
dense dark purple, some dark fruits can be coaxed out of the glass. mouth puckering tannins overtake most of the pleasure currently. I think this may be quite good, but for now, leave it alone. (****)
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