This is a classy wine - and after 4 - 5 hours open, subtle, regal and even reserved. Black cherry, some blackberry and even at this young age some secondary characteristics such as smoke and cedar and cigar/leather. But it’s SO primary - what’s it going to be in ten years? I predict great things - and fortunately have five more bottles. If I have any sense, I’ll wait until at least 2028 to try again. I think it has tremendous potential.
Elegant and different from the typical high end Napa with Dark cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and spice. This is a beautiful medium body made in a bordeaux style and has grainy tannins. Well made. Approachable now but will also be for a decade or two. Wife had a bad week and wanted something good! Happy she enjoyed it. NI:4, FI:22, FC:9, B:4, L:3
Lots of promise here! Fresh currant, capsicum, espresso, oak, and smoke. Nicely rich but balanced and zippy on the palate. This could develop very well indeed.
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11/26/2023 - randyjc wrote: 94 Points
This is a classy wine - and after 4 - 5 hours open, subtle, regal and even reserved. Black cherry, some blackberry and even at this young age some secondary characteristics such as smoke and cedar and cigar/leather. But it’s SO primary - what’s it going to be in ten years? I predict great things - and fortunately have five more bottles. If I have any sense, I’ll wait until at least 2028 to try again. I think it has tremendous potential.
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7/24/2022 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Juicy black cherry is the core of the aromas and flavors. Bolstered with licorice and baking spice notes. Resolved tannins. Decanted one hour.
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6/12/2021 - jimyeni Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nicely balanced and restrained. Beautiful wine
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4/10/2021 - Dfortin9 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Elegant and different from the typical high end Napa with Dark cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and spice. This is a beautiful medium body made in a bordeaux style and has grainy tannins. Well made. Approachable now but will also be for a decade or two. Wife had a bad week and wanted something good! Happy she enjoyed it. NI:4, FI:22, FC:9, B:4, L:3
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10/7/2020 - englishman's claret wrote: 92 Points
Lots of promise here! Fresh currant, capsicum, espresso, oak, and smoke. Nicely rich but balanced and zippy on the palate. This could develop very well indeed.
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