Very nice for an off vintage. A bit less fruity than most “Rock Blocks” and heavier on the earthy, mossy, forest floor characteristics. But still full bodied, more so than I remembered from the last bottle. Some red fruit and plum shows through on a medium finish.
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Wow, harsh reviews for this from recent notes. Nine year old wine from off vintage but pour down the drain? Brick color in glass, subtle nose of floral notes with earthy tobacco. Tannins super mellow at this point, but still some jammy fruits. Probably past prime but enjoyed with steak dinner.
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Not worth the calories to drink so I dumped it and opened something else. Thin, herbal and still a little tannic. I like this winery so I will assume it's a 2011 thing.
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9/9/2020 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is getting better and better with age. Really nice rich fruit for the vintage. Great structure. Smooth finish. Seems to be in its prime.
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4/25/2020 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice for an off vintage. A bit less fruity than most “Rock Blocks” and heavier on the earthy, mossy, forest floor characteristics. But still full bodied, more so than I remembered from the last bottle. Some red fruit and plum shows through on a medium finish.
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2/19/2020 - ralstenm Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow, harsh reviews for this from recent notes. Nine year old wine from off vintage but pour down the drain? Brick color in glass, subtle nose of floral notes with earthy tobacco. Tannins super mellow at this point, but still some jammy fruits. Probably past prime but enjoyed with steak dinner.
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12/18/2019 - bobh22314 Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Brown to the rim. No fruit left but still some tannins. Short bitter finish.
Tossing this one and moving to a 2009 spottswoode
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3/7/2019 - Chris Davis LCF Does not like this wine: 78 Points
Not worth the calories to drink so I dumped it and opened something else. Thin, herbal and still a little tannic. I like this winery so I will assume it's a 2011 thing.
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