Retains a dark purple color. Even the rim has a hint of youth. Aromas of oak and fancy liquor (cognac or whiskey. Lots of oak.), which is interesting. Deep rich delicious fruit with some Tertiary notes emerging. 15 second finish, so it’s good but not mind bending. Wish I had more.
Deep dark color. Nice fruit with light tannins. Balanced acidity. Decanted 30 minutes before dinner. Yet this evolved and was better at the end. Still has lots of life left.
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P&P. Reflects the cool vintage quite well. Light body, high acid, definitely a food-friendly wine, but not as enjoyable alone. Black cherry fruit, earth, oak. Drink now - 2020+.
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Amazing depth and complexity for a wine with such a low price tag. Really does drink like a $40-$50 wine. Complex, well balanced and intense with a lovely long currant and cherry finish.
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This wine is all dark - In color, nose and flavor. I'd like it a little better with more fruit forward flavors. As it is it's a smoky, dark and dank wine - so if you like that this ones for you. It is a well crafted and structured wine however.
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3/6/2021 - lelandinmichigan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Retains a dark purple color. Even the rim has a hint of youth. Aromas of oak and fancy liquor (cognac or whiskey. Lots of oak.), which is interesting. Deep rich delicious fruit with some
Tertiary notes emerging. 15 second finish, so it’s good but not mind bending. Wish I had more.
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1/11/2021 - dmitchell4 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Won’t improve from here.
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12/8/2020 - PolarBear22 wrote: 90 Points
Deep dark color. Nice fruit with light tannins. Balanced acidity. Decanted 30 minutes before dinner. Yet this evolved and was better at the end. Still has lots of life left.
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11/20/2020 - fmginc Likes this wine: 90 Points
wonderful rich notes full friut
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11/12/2020 - Francophile Likes this wine: 89 Points
Smooth and low acidity, with nice mellowness
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9/30/2020 - fmginc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep garnet color with rich deep berries. Just wonderful
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10/26/2019 - fmginc Likes this wine: 89 Points
wonderful has age so nicely Deep rich color and fruit
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8/19/2018 - PDX-Pamela Likes this wine:
Tasted at vine n dine
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6/24/2017 - RPerro wrote: 87 Points
P&P. Reflects the cool vintage quite well. Light body, high acid, definitely a food-friendly wine, but not as enjoyable alone. Black cherry fruit, earth, oak. Drink now - 2020+.
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5/22/2017 - thebonnydooner wrote: 91 Points
Amazing depth and complexity for a wine with such a low price tag. Really does drink like a $40-$50 wine. Complex, well balanced and intense with a lovely long currant and cherry finish.
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5/2/2017 - csnyder612 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Terrific value
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12/23/2016 - fmginc Likes this wine: 89 Points
great surprise, full body with great notes of berries
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12/11/2016 - JimEaton Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rich depth. Lots of berries. Nice mouth feel. The merlot really stands out. Good balance of fruit and tannin's. Much better than the 2010.
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12/2/2016 - drxray Likes this wine: 89 Points
Strong cola and red fruit.
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11/26/2016 - RedMenace wrote: 89 Points
This wine is all dark - In color, nose and flavor. I'd like it a little better with more fruit forward flavors. As it is it's a smoky, dark and dank wine - so if you like that this ones for you. It is a well crafted and structured wine however.
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8/11/2016 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Solid effort with cherry, coffee, spices and a bit tannic. Medium plus finish. Drink over the nest 4/5 years.
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1/31/2016 - Motz wrote: 88 Points
Nice berry flavors somewhat muted by oak. Good acid, made in a crowd-pleasing style.
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