Deep, dark reddish-purple in color, almost opaque, with no visual signs of aging. Full, forward and complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits aromas of plums & berries, with anise/licorice overtones, dusty, herbs & spices, tar, minerals, earthy, olives, leather, some cedar notes with a hint of shoe polish (VA?) in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of smooth dark fruit flavors of plums & berries, earthy, minerals, herbs & spices, cola, cocoa with just a touch of toasted oak & vanilla. Drinks quite well at present and may last for several more years of additional aging if cellared properly.
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6/9/2023 - GGinSF wrote: 88 Points
A bit past its prime, but still tasty.
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11/15/2018 - mmeyers1984 Does not like this wine:
Bottle was too old. Tasted corked
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11/9/2013 - cmcmullen wrote:
Very smooth - good fruit
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10/17/2013 - Vinnut wrote: 87 Points
Deep, dark reddish-purple in color, almost opaque, with no visual signs of aging. Full, forward and complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits aromas of plums & berries, with anise/licorice overtones, dusty, herbs & spices, tar, minerals, earthy, olives, leather, some cedar notes with a hint of shoe polish (VA?) in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of smooth dark fruit flavors of plums & berries, earthy, minerals, herbs & spices, cola, cocoa with just a touch of toasted oak & vanilla. Drinks quite well at present and may last for several more years of additional aging if cellared properly.
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6/8/2013 - JJB1 Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Way passed it's peak.
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