Nose of cedar with an herbal backgroundWhem it opened it added cocoa notes. Flavor was black cherry and blackberry. Finish was dry with some tannins making it dry but enjoyable with notes of cocoa.
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I waited a half hour before initial swirl and sip and an hour before tasting. Alluring scents of dark fruits leads into an elegant but mellow upfront burst of stewed cherries and plum with hints of pepper. A preface of well-balanced and bright harmony leads to a thin, subdued finish - appropriate, given the occasion. Past her prime, with mischievous tannins long departed, she makes for an acceptable date and starter to this year's family thanksgiving dinner. Given the bottle year, she was once a Bond girl or muse to a Bond villain, but now she's just my companion for the evening. An hour and a half post opening, she starts charming with her cocoa notes and shows a little more character; still finishes thin and mellow.
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9/18/2023 - wchrisw Likes this wine:
Still alive but tiring. Cassis, cherry, fine, thinning, stays in its lane but clearly a Cabernet. Always loved these wines. Drink now.
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11/15/2022 - Darwine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nose of cedar with an herbal backgroundWhem it opened it added cocoa notes. Flavor was black cherry and blackberry. Finish was dry with some tannins making it dry but enjoyable with notes of cocoa.
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11/25/2021 - RPHC Likes this wine: 89 Points
I waited a half hour before initial swirl and sip and an hour before tasting. Alluring scents of dark fruits leads into an elegant but mellow upfront burst of stewed cherries and plum with hints of pepper. A preface of well-balanced and bright harmony leads to a thin, subdued finish - appropriate, given the occasion. Past her prime, with mischievous tannins long departed, she makes for an acceptable date and starter to this year's family thanksgiving dinner. Given the bottle year, she was once a Bond girl or muse to a Bond villain, but now she's just my companion for the evening. An hour and a half post opening, she starts charming with her cocoa notes and shows a little more character; still finishes thin and mellow.
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8/8/2021 - Mallards wrote: 91 Points
We took good care of this QPR and it took care of us!
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6/2/2021 - NoWineWiz wrote: 89 Points
Nice dark fruit, mocha, sandalwood, soft tannins, decent finish.
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