Unfortunately, I hit this last bottle on the downside. Dull ruby core with garnet edges, clear signs of bricking. Aromas and flavors of dried red currant, stewed plum, cooked cherry, sweet mocha, cinnamon, and chewy, leafy earth. Soft mouthfeel, slightly unbalanced, due to diminishing acidity and tannins which have faded. The braised short ribs in soy glaze helped, but unfortunately, this is probably one to two years beyond peak. Drink ASAP.
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(Waters Winery Interlude Red Wine Columbia Valley) A lightly aromatic wine with olive, dry chocolate, and tobacco. The palate is sensuous and soft with elegant flavors that glide on the finish. 57% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, and 3% Cabernet Franc. 1,550 cases produced.
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6/18/2021 - wmccone54 wrote: 87 Points
Unfortunately, I hit this last bottle on the downside. Dull ruby core with garnet edges, clear signs of bricking. Aromas and flavors of dried red currant, stewed plum, cooked cherry, sweet mocha, cinnamon, and chewy, leafy earth. Soft mouthfeel, slightly unbalanced, due to diminishing acidity and tannins which have faded. The braised short ribs in soy glaze helped, but unfortunately, this is probably one to two years beyond peak. Drink ASAP.
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12/24/2018 - PolarBear22 wrote: 90 Points
Same notes as three days earlier. Very nice wine.
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12/21/2018 - PolarBear22 wrote: 90 Points
Nice dry Bordeaux blend. Nice balance. Looking forward to the others.
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9/29/2018 - gcarl wrote: 91 Points
Very nice Right Bank style on nose and palate. Decanted 2 hours before blind event, re-bottled for tasting.
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9/18/2018 - jstarnes Likes this wine: 91 Points
First bottle in 2 years. Improved. Still a little front end acid. Think it may get better.
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