Deep Dark Purple, Black Fruits, Menthol, Leather, and a hint of (good) funk. Definitely hot, probably too much alcohol, nice tannins, strong fruits, nice balance, nice acidity. This wine improved drastically after a couple of hours, and the Robiola cheese really made it shine. SWMBO loved it and gave it a 91+, she loves big, fruit-forward wines.
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Niche Restaurant Staff Tasting (Niche Restaurant, Geneva, Illinois): Inky garnet color. Wonderful bouquet featuring black fruit, roasted herbs and a subtle bacon quality. Full-bodied, with flavors of spice, black fruit and game. Finishes well with dark fruit and spice tones.
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7/15/2010 - jhkey wrote: 90 Points
Deep Dark Purple, Black Fruits, Menthol, Leather, and a hint of (good) funk. Definitely hot, probably too much alcohol, nice tannins, strong fruits, nice balance, nice acidity. This wine improved drastically after a couple of hours, and the Robiola cheese really made it shine. SWMBO loved it and gave it a 91+, she loves big, fruit-forward wines.
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3/21/2010 - dboatguy wrote: 80 Points
Nice body, good legs, hint of spice.
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10/17/2009 - Patches wrote: 91 Points
Lots of cassis and a great herbacious quality on thi wine. Nice structure. Drinking great now.
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8/18/2008 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Niche Restaurant Staff Tasting (Niche Restaurant, Geneva, Illinois): Inky garnet color. Wonderful bouquet featuring black fruit, roasted herbs and a subtle bacon quality. Full-bodied, with flavors of spice, black fruit and game. Finishes well with dark fruit and spice tones.
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