Pretty red-fruited nose, with notes of hibiscus, sour cherry, and crushed strawberries and whispers of spice. The palate is just past midweight (listed @ 13.7%) with vibrant acidity and subtle, but present, tannins. Flavors of red stone fruit, raspberry, and fresh turned earth dominate. Some oak, but more of a rumor than a sighting. A good deal of sucrosity/glycerin here, lending a juiciness to the proceedings. This has maybe more generosity than I typically associate with Peay, but I’ll be damned—it’s good! Real good, in fact. Shining with pan-roasted duck breast from Riverside Butcher-shop, honey-glazed carrots, and braised local spinach. Cheese to follow. Re-buy? At the right price, without hesitation.
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This is still showing fabulously. Plenty of fruit, and zippy acidity. Surprisingly plush. Loved this bottle. Drank over consecutive nights, and was even better on day 2.
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This is in a great spot now! Pure class. Tannin feels mostly resolved and provides nice support for the red berry fruit. Quite long with an interesting Apple skin and cranberry finish.
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11/5/2023 - JohnMcIlwain Likes this wine:
Pretty red-fruited nose, with notes of hibiscus, sour cherry, and crushed strawberries and whispers of spice. The palate is just past midweight (listed @ 13.7%) with vibrant acidity and subtle, but present, tannins. Flavors of red stone fruit, raspberry, and fresh turned earth dominate. Some oak, but more of a rumor than a sighting. A good deal of sucrosity/glycerin here, lending a juiciness to the proceedings. This has maybe more generosity than I typically associate with Peay, but I’ll be damned—it’s good! Real good, in fact. Shining with pan-roasted duck breast from Riverside Butcher-shop, honey-glazed carrots, and braised local spinach. Cheese to follow. Re-buy? At the right price, without hesitation.
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4/30/2022 - topchef wrote: 93 Points
Loved it. Bright cherry and smooth finish.
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3/2/2021 - Drewball Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is still showing fabulously. Plenty of fruit, and zippy acidity. Surprisingly plush. Loved this bottle. Drank over consecutive nights, and was even better on day 2.
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8/25/2018 - saxwizerd45 Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is in a great spot now! Pure class. Tannin feels mostly resolved and provides nice support for the red berry fruit. Quite long with an interesting Apple skin and cranberry finish.
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5/27/2018 - Zuperdaave wrote: 95 Points
Delicious!
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