Some classic cherry on the nose and still surprising hard tanins after more than a decade. Would be interesting to see if this softens and becomes more alluring in a few years
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This has really rounded into form. Needs a 45 min decant. Still mouth coating tanins that indicate some years of life and possibly improvement ahead. But drinking really well with yummy typicity and amazing qpr
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One hour decant. Very inviting cherry notes on the nose. Medium body with gorgeous vibrant mouth feel and than a long extremely satisfying finish on back palate. Terrific QPR
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This has evolved well since my last tasting 18 months ago but still will reward further patience. Tanins too present but underlying material is very good. hold 1-2 more years
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14%. PnP and 3 subsequent tastings from small resealable bottles, refrigerated, several days apart. This is initially non-descript, but got better with each subsequent tasting. Based on this bottle, at this time definitely needs a good decant or vigorous aeration. As the char and tar goes away, the roses come out. The acid level is high, thus making for a food friendly wine. Very good. Went well with pasta with a spinach and cream sauce. On third tasting, this paired well, surprisingly, with baked salmon with browned butter and pecans (I guess the acid really helped balance the fatty fish, butter, and creaminess of the pecans).
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This wine may need a nother 2-3 years to show its stuff. Closed on nose and palatte with considerable tannic chewiness. Not sure where this is headed but likely to go up a few points as it rounds out.
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11/4/2023 - chifred Likes this wine: 91 Points
nice and fresh still, smooth tannins, cherry, more
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3/31/2021 - 2caveman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Some classic cherry on the nose and still surprising hard tanins after more than a decade. Would be interesting to see if this softens and becomes more alluring in a few years
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1/16/2021 - 2caveman Likes this wine: 91 Points
This has really rounded into form. Needs a 45 min decant. Still mouth coating tanins that indicate some years of life and possibly improvement ahead. But drinking really well with yummy typicity and amazing qpr
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3/31/2020 - 2caveman Likes this wine: 91 Points
One hour decant. Very inviting cherry notes on the nose. Medium body with gorgeous vibrant mouth feel and than a long extremely satisfying finish on back palate. Terrific QPR
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3/3/2017 - 2caveman Likes this wine: 90 Points
This has evolved well since my last tasting 18 months ago but still will reward further patience. Tanins too present but underlying material is very good. hold 1-2 more years
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11/30/2015 - Nico P. wrote:
14%. PnP and 3 subsequent tastings from small resealable bottles, refrigerated, several days apart. This is initially non-descript, but got better with each subsequent tasting. Based on this bottle, at this time definitely needs a good decant or vigorous aeration. As the char and tar goes away, the roses come out. The acid level is high, thus making for a food friendly wine. Very good. Went well with pasta with a spinach and cream sauce. On third tasting, this paired well, surprisingly, with baked salmon with browned butter and pecans (I guess the acid really helped balance the fatty fish, butter, and creaminess of the pecans).
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10/16/2015 - 2caveman wrote: 88 Points
This wine may need a nother 2-3 years to show its stuff. Closed on nose and palatte with considerable tannic chewiness. Not sure where this is headed but likely to go up a few points as it rounds out.
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