One of the most perfectly integrated wines that I have had recently. In its absolute prime right now. Fresh blackcurrant, arabic coffee, and a mild dose of vanilla oak on the nose. Followed by a medium weight body with perfectly balanced, lively acidity. The finish is light and lively as well, with spices and a nice pepper note - for the grilled steak one undoubtedly is having with this wine. The substantial alcohol (14.9%) is hidden, and the tannins have decreased to a subtle legerdemain.
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For a $20 bottle, this was pretty darn solid. Brought to Oscar party, and no formal notes taken, but this was the WOTN for everyone there, and it has some decent contenders over double its price point. Glad I have a few more, easily can hold for a a few more years, as it showed no signs of age and fruit and oak were in check, definitely in its drinking window now!
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Clear, garnet. Vegetal and tart nose. Bone dry, med+ tannin slightly chewy, med acid, med- alcohol. Vegetal with slight mineral and some oak. Med length and complexity.
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6/1/2017 - tfesmgk Likes this wine: 89 Points
Probably the best value wine I've had. Nice balance. Nothing overpowering. Integrated tannins.
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5/5/2017 - Zoomin Z Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of the most perfectly integrated wines that I have had recently. In its absolute prime right now. Fresh blackcurrant, arabic coffee, and a mild dose of vanilla oak on the nose. Followed by a medium weight body with perfectly balanced, lively acidity. The finish is light and lively as well, with spices and a nice pepper note - for the grilled steak one undoubtedly is having with this wine. The substantial alcohol (14.9%) is hidden, and the tannins have decreased to a subtle legerdemain.
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5/15/2016 - kistdg wrote: 90 Points
The delicious fruit from its youth is well integrated now. I expect this wine will peak during 2016-2017. Drink now.
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2/28/2016 - Cabernet4me2 Likes this wine: 90 Points
For a $20 bottle, this was pretty darn solid. Brought to Oscar party, and no formal notes taken, but this was the WOTN for everyone there, and it has some decent contenders over double its price point. Glad I have a few more, easily can hold for a a few more years, as it showed no signs of age and fruit and oak were in check, definitely in its drinking window now!
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9/25/2015 - jjschneider wrote: 89 Points
Clear, garnet. Vegetal and tart nose. Bone dry, med+ tannin slightly chewy, med acid, med- alcohol. Vegetal with slight mineral and some oak. Med length and complexity.
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