Smells of red fruit and warm earth were lovely.
The medium-plus body carried good acidity with very drinkable layered tannin and rich red fruit flavors with violets, currants, and dried herbs.
Finished on a long trailing palate, licorice, pomegranate, coffee notes, and a well integrated 13% alcohol.
Varietals are 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot.
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A ha, I have had this wine on previous occasions, most recently a 1999. I liked it, even with the barnyard component :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got violets :)
I enjoyed the 2010 better, but a friend stopped by and of course wanted a libation, so I poured him a glass of the 2008 and his face lit right-up! When that happens, something good is in the glass :-)
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