Notes of blackberry, black pepper, dark cherry, and blueberry on the nose initially. Over time, more of the spice notes are present on the nose. On the palate, you get a nice blend of cranberry, blackberry, and other berry fruit. Although the wine had good acidity, the tannins were pretty light to non-existent. Do yourself a favor and make sure decant this for at least an hour, if not two. It gets better as it opens up, but it takes some time.
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On first opening the nose is showing toasty earth, barnyard and red fruit with a rich toasted red fruit palate and a slightly dry cedar spice finish
After an hour of air it has developed a nose of dark fruit, espresso, leather and cedar spice with a similar palate that also includes a touch of menthol and a nice semi-chocolate cinnamon spice finish.
One day later it is showing a nose that is toasty dark red fruit and cedar spice box with some light white pepper. The palate is dry dark red fruit, spice cinnomon & light white pepper especially on the finish.
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8/26/2014 - celo4life Likes this wine: 88 Points
Notes of blackberry, black pepper, dark cherry, and blueberry on the nose initially. Over time, more of the spice notes are present on the nose. On the palate, you get a nice blend of cranberry, blackberry, and other berry fruit. Although the wine had good acidity, the tannins were pretty light to non-existent. Do yourself a favor and make sure decant this for at least an hour, if not two. It gets better as it opens up, but it takes some time.
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6/29/2011 - sublime wrote: 89 Points
Dark fruit with mild tannins. Hints of chocolate. Pairs well with chocolate too. All in all enjoyable with moderate finish.
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5/21/2011 - luchavino wrote: 88 Points
On first opening the nose is showing toasty earth, barnyard and red fruit with a rich toasted red fruit palate and a slightly dry cedar spice finish
After an hour of air it has developed a nose of dark fruit, espresso, leather and cedar spice with a similar palate that also includes a touch of menthol and a nice semi-chocolate cinnamon spice finish.
One day later it is showing a nose that is toasty dark red fruit and cedar spice box with some light white pepper. The palate is dry dark red fruit, spice cinnomon & light white pepper especially on the finish.
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