Seems at peak. Heavy tobacco flavors, well integrated tannins. If this had fruit earlier, the fruit is there upon first opening but diminishes after a couple of hours. Enjoyable and drink up now
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Screw cap; 14.5% alcohol. Deep un-evolved colour. The nose is dominated by spices and oak-derived aromas. The mouth is along the same lines, but somewhat better in that it has excellent acidity to balance the undoubted richness of the wine. There is a suggestion of sweetness in the finish, just short of crossing the line for me. Of all the over-the-top new world reds that have come my way, this is one of the wines that I tolerate best, provided that I am in the mood for that kind of slutty taste (no offense meant). Purity of fruit is not its strong suit, to put it mildly. Not a serious wine in any way, but good fun as far as it goes (exactly as the name suggests in fact). Not a repeat purchase though; my six bottles bought in a sale will suffice for the foreseeable future.
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No detailed note, but I wish I had paid more attention. Truly delicious, but still young; decanted for a few hours but it needs at least 5 more years, perhaps significantly more. Great purple colour. Mixed red and black fruits with great complexity.
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4/24/2024 - NoelB Likes this wine: 98 Points
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2/18/2024 - murphsmurf Likes this wine: 90 Points
Seems at peak. Heavy tobacco flavors, well integrated tannins. If this had fruit earlier, the fruit is there upon first opening but diminishes after a couple of hours. Enjoyable and drink up now
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12/25/2021 - GregK59 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking very well, rich but balanced. Tannins have softened and some complexity. Ready but will go longer.
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2/17/2017 - Eudemis wrote:
Screw cap; 14.5% alcohol. Deep un-evolved colour. The nose is dominated by spices and oak-derived aromas. The mouth is along the same lines, but somewhat better in that it has excellent acidity to balance the undoubted richness of the wine. There is a suggestion of sweetness in the finish, just short of crossing the line for me. Of all the over-the-top new world reds that have come my way, this is one of the wines that I tolerate best, provided that I am in the mood for that kind of slutty taste (no offense meant). Purity of fruit is not its strong suit, to put it mildly. Not a serious wine in any way, but good fun as far as it goes (exactly as the name suggests in fact). Not a repeat purchase though; my six bottles bought in a sale will suffice for the foreseeable future.
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5/30/2016 - Keith Clark Likes this wine: 92 Points
No detailed note, but I wish I had paid more attention. Truly delicious, but still young; decanted for a few hours but it needs at least 5 more years, perhaps significantly more. Great purple colour. Mixed red and black fruits with great complexity.
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