Probably the most disappointing Halcón wine I’ve had. Nice spiciness, but the fruit is lacking here, hidden behind a green note (like others have mentioned). And there’s also a hint of VA that slightly softened overnight, but still wasn’t great.
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Final of three bottles. A bit muted on first evening, even with a 4 hour decant. Still pretty tannic, with dark fruits. Improved overnight while in the decanter measurably—really opened up and became more interesting. 90 on night one and 92 on night two: so 91 overall.
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2019 Halcon Vineyards Esquisto
5/26/2024 - smorris291 wrote: 86 Points
Probably the most disappointing Halcón wine I’ve had. Nice spiciness, but the fruit is lacking here, hidden behind a green note (like others have mentioned). And there’s also a hint of VA that slightly softened overnight, but still wasn’t great.
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2013 Riverain Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley
3/4/2024 - smorris291 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Final of three bottles. A bit muted on first evening, even with a 4 hour decant. Still pretty tannic, with dark fruits. Improved overnight while in the decanter measurably—really opened up and became more interesting. 90 on night one and 92 on night two: so 91 overall.
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2017 Quinta da Romaneira Douro Sino da Romaneira
2/21/2024 - smorris291 Likes this wine: 89 Points
I enjoyed this—reminded me of some Priorats that I like. Dark red fruited, concentrated but still polished.
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