Nice strong cork. No off smells on opening, actually very nice smell. Raisins then cherry and then some smoke or dirt tannins and a little 2003 funk on it! Pretty good start for first 30 minutes w/o food. Will be great with the pasta fagioli.
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Purchased and drank at the restaurant. Classic Chateauneuf with robust earth and fruit followed by an effortless, silky finish of kirsch. Tannins were just right. I don't understand the previous ratings of this wine. It is a finesse wine, but there is a lot of strength and power as well.
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5/23/2023 - RTP Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice strong cork. No off smells on opening, actually very nice smell. Raisins then cherry and then some smoke or dirt tannins and a little 2003 funk on it! Pretty good start for first 30 minutes w/o food. Will be great with the pasta fagioli.
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1/3/2020 - De Sabrevois Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still very tasty after all these years. Needed a full two hours and two transferts to express all of its flavors.
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9/29/2016 - MRichman wrote:
Petaluma Wine Group BYO at Seared: Creamy with tar, dark black fruit. Rich, nicely mature. In a new world style.
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11/21/2015 - jeanrcote wrote: 90 Points
Impressive. I enjoy it. Spicy, licorice and chocolate aromas with plum and licorice taste. Long final. I enjoy it.
JC
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3/23/2011 - DougSamuel wrote: 91 Points
Purchased and drank at the restaurant. Classic Chateauneuf with robust earth and fruit followed by an effortless, silky finish of kirsch. Tannins were just right. I don't understand the previous ratings of this wine. It is a finesse wine, but there is a lot of strength and power as well.
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