Cracking the whip; 10/16/2023-10/23/2023 (Eagan, MN): N: Honied and somewhat sweet apricots, lightly fruit covered stones, and dried hay. A good amount of fruit but walks the line between cloying and just the right amount.
P: Palate matches nose with the addition of bitter wax, a bit of spiced oak. Good weight on the palate but barely manages to keep somewhat light on its feet.
The Kolibri was much better to me the other night, showing much better delivery and freshness. I think that is what’s missing in this one, the freshness to keep things lifted. A bit weighted down. Might want to serve at cellar temp and keep it at cellar temp if possible if opening now.
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Cork was wet and broke in two on removal. Almost the color of apple juice. Not blown away as I had hoped. Will revisit tomorrow after some more airtime.
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Clear, full bodied and bronzed gold. Complex nose centered on spiced peaches. Oily in the mouth with some accompanying buttered. Full bodied and lus with a long finish
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10/21/2023 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 94 Points
Cracking the whip; 10/16/2023-10/23/2023 (Eagan, MN): N: Honied and somewhat sweet apricots, lightly fruit covered stones, and dried hay. A good amount of fruit but walks the line between cloying and just the right amount.
P: Palate matches nose with the addition of bitter wax, a bit of spiced oak. Good weight on the palate but barely manages to keep somewhat light on its feet.
The Kolibri was much better to me the other night, showing much better delivery and freshness. I think that is what’s missing in this one, the freshness to keep things lifted. A bit weighted down. Might want to serve at cellar temp and keep it at cellar temp if possible if opening now.
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6/25/2023 - Minnesota wrote: 87 Points
Did not stand up to aging -- nor did we finish the bottle.
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1/30/2022 - Jzboxtas wrote: flawed
Cork was wet and broke in two on removal. Almost the color of apple juice. Not blown away as I had hoped. Will revisit tomorrow after some more airtime.
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7/30/2021 - Tudz Drkl wrote:
Clear, full bodied and bronzed gold. Complex nose centered on spiced peaches. Oily in the mouth with some accompanying buttered. Full bodied and lus with a long finish
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9/24/2020 - jlgnml Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Still not a fan. Sell
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