Dranks over dinner with friends. It has a red fruit, spice, and subtle chaparral character. We thought it’s in a great great place right now - so balanced!
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2.5 hrs decant. Rusty medium dark red. Bit of barnyard and red currant nose. Still plenty of tannins, even though CT drink-by date was 2 years ago. And, nicely balanced with just the right acidic energy. Cherry syrup, red currant, white pepper, aged leather. Long delicious spicy finish. Alcohol heat but doesn’t negatively impact the drinking experience. Over the evening while opening in the decanter, this wine continues to come into its own and not be flat at all. I’m surprised how much I like this given its modest CT grades. Wish I had more in the cellar.
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12/30/2023 - Martin Redmond wrote: 91 Points
Dranks over dinner with friends. It has a red fruit, spice, and subtle chaparral character. We thought it’s in a great great place right now - so balanced!
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3/23/2022 - peruvianprince Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still standing strong after 10 years
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4/10/2021 - btwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
2.5 hrs decant. Rusty medium dark red. Bit of barnyard and red currant nose. Still plenty of tannins, even though CT drink-by date was 2 years ago. And, nicely balanced with just the right acidic energy. Cherry syrup, red currant, white pepper, aged leather. Long delicious spicy finish. Alcohol heat but doesn’t negatively impact the drinking experience.
Over the evening while opening in the decanter, this wine continues to come into its own and not be flat at all.
I’m surprised how much I like this given its modest CT grades. Wish I had more in the cellar.
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4/3/2021 - Jjarriel wrote:
Not bad, and not over the hill. Would have benefitted from an hour or so of decant I think but held up nicely against the filet we paired it with.
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6/5/2020 - Martin Ferland Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wow !!!
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