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89
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89/100
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Taster #3278
· Sep 29, 2021
91/100
A year later and this is still in a similar place.
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Taster #3278
· Aug 2, 2020
91/100
Fully mature. Secondary and tertiary flavors coming through with notes of tobacco, cedar box and earth. Acidity is good, but you can see that it is starting to fade. Dark fruits still dominate. Paired great with pizza
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Taster #3307
· Jun 14, 2019
92/100
Great wine even at this age in its life. It took an hour or two start developing.
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Taster #3451
· Apr 5, 2018
Flawed
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Taster #6868
· Apr 3, 2018
92/100
Singing a little off key at first but then it began show off..should have about an hour of air and be close to room temp
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Taster #2848
· Jan 21, 2018
91/100
Beautiful on the nose, surprisingly fruity given the age. Taste was good, a bit on a rustic side, but very enjoyable. Aerated and decanted about 2 hours. Holding up quite well.
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Taster #9257
· Dec 19, 2017
94/100
Powerhouse of a wine, amazing. Slight bricking color, dusty nose, ripe fruit mixed with mature flavors. Not sure how this could get any better. Paired beautifully with pan seared filet mignon and roasted butternut squash.
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Taster #9259
· Aug 22, 2017
Wine was excellent; cork was horrible.
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Taster #9259
· Jul 12, 2017
Tasting experience very consistent with my notes from 3/2017.
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Taster #9259
· Mar 24, 2017
Drank this bottle without decanting but it was a leisurely drink. The wine is in great shape showing some maturing but no deterioration. CellarTracker suggests this vintage should be consumed soon. That's probably correct but there does not appear to be any near term danger from holding a bit longer. In my opinion this is a well made and very enjoyable wine; right bank in style.
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Taster #8553
· Oct 8, 2016
92/100
Better than previous ratings suggested. Took an hour to open up, then was lovely. Very nice. Has some time left on it.
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Taster #0950
· Aug 30, 2016
Tired.
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Taster #1271
· May 11, 2016
91/100
Still plenty of fruit on the nose and palate. Good body. No bricking. Has at least another 4-5 years I expect before any gradual decline begins. I don't really expect it to improve much from this point. Drink up!
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Taster #0995
· Jan 22, 2016
94/100
Beautiful aromatic, full flavoured, Complete vineyard wine 14.6%
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Taster #6985
· May 27, 2015
92/100
WIML92 Tasted non blind. Tasted from magnum. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of roses, currants and kirsch. Flavors of black raspberries, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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Taster #3971
· May 2, 2015
94/100
Still very dark, with slight fade at rim. Black cherries, blueberries and spices form the powerful nose that is very enticing. The medium to full body delivers a sense of power without taking things too far. The dark fruits dominate the palate while the spices take on an almost candied flavor creating plenty of complexity. A blend of mostly Cab Franc and Merlot, this has surprisingly big shoulders for those varietals. Long finish and plenty of life still. www.advinetures.ca
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Taster #1155
· Dec 13, 2014
Excellent wine, a little of the Cab Franc green right when opened but integrated nicely with a couple hours of air in the bottle. Deep red and black fruit, good acids, and robust tannins that suggest plenty of life left in this bottling. Ridiculous value at $22 auction. Great pair for dry aged filet tips and roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce.
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Taster #0389
· Nov 22, 2014
90/100
Midnight purple. Kind of subdued nose; wet wood chips. Full bodied, structured, dense grapes, cedar palate. Lengthy finish. Good wine, but not on the same level as Champoux or Sorella.
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Taster #8694
· Oct 8, 2013
92/100
I did not have great expectations when opening given the CT rating and so opened mid week. After one nose I was sold. A beautifully crafted left bank Bdx style blend, which could be forgiven for confusing with a 2009 St Julien. Big nose of ripe black currant with classic cedar, cigar box undertones. The palate is equally impressive as the concentrated sweet black fruit gives way to layers of dried plums, menthol herbal flavours. A lively acidity gives this …
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Taster #8092
· Sep 29, 2013
90/100
NOTE: I wrote this originally against the 2004 AW Champoux, but it was the incorrect bottle. Notes were for this particular wine. I will update my notes for the 04 Champoux when I drink it tonight. Setting: This wine was opened and slow ox’d over 24 hours. Sight: This wine is dull, a bit cloudy, with no evidence of gas or particles. Color is deep purple at the core but fades to garnet quickly and then to clear about ¼” …
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Taster #1624
· Aug 31, 2013
92/100
Smooth and steady. Nice plum and cheery. Finishes with a hint of herb.
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Taster #1624
· Aug 31, 2013
Amazing wine, starts mellow then opens into a mouth full of cherries, berries and plums. Smooth and deep.
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Taster #8092
· Mar 27, 2013
92/100
Consistent with last notes. A good merlot-driven wine ... High praise from me as I usually do not like Merlot.
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Taster #8092
· Mar 23, 2013
92/100
Wine is still in great form. Red fruit with floral aromas mixed with a kind of earthy spiciness. Well integrated tannins. Not too complex, but I shouldn't be too harsh because this is a 10-year old Merlot-driven wine (Merlot is not my favorite). Still, it held in balance wonderfully with long finish that just fades away leaving you wanting more.
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Taster #7539
· Mar 16, 2013
91/100
Nice QPR. still youthful, full bodied, rich.
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Taster #1624
· Mar 10, 2013
94/100
Smooth and steady with nice blackberries, plums and cherries. Finishes just lingers. Consistent across two bottles.
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Taster #1101
· May 14, 2012
90/100
A bit hot but holding on nicely. This is a good place to drink with a nice meal.
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Taster #9131
· Apr 13, 2012
PNP. Got better with time. Red fruit, cedar, damp earth. Not sure it's going to get any better, buy holding well at this point. My last bottle, so I won't find out. Hard to complain at $21 on sale at the state monopoly store. If scoring 88-89.
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Taster #8073
· Feb 8, 2012
89/100
Medium to full body. Nice cherry core with a bit of dried leaves. Moderate tannins and decent finish. Better than the last bottle I had.
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Taster #1576
· Dec 22, 2011
70/100
Not drinkable. Several of these have been spoiled. I see it's been a problem for others. The winery may need to look at the process
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Taster #0019
· Nov 27, 2011
92/100
After a lackluster previous bottle, this really was a great wine. Good nose, made you want to drink it, and was very balanced. Look forward to the remaining 3 bottles I have left.
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Taster #4722
· Nov 15, 2011
92/100
Last bottlle. PNP no decant. The fruit has receded somewhat but the structure is still there. The nose is very impressive. Very nice acid and some definite WA Merlot characteristics peeking through. Overall with my recent experiences with the 04 and 05 sorella I was very concerned about this bottle when I opened it. I was pleasantly surprised to find it drinking very well and still think it could keep another year or 2. There was a bit of a …
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Taster #1576
· Nov 8, 2011
92/100
wood is softening and this wine is starting become balanced and enjoyable. We have found several bottles of this vintage to be contaminated.
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Taster #0019
· Oct 29, 2011
86/100
Opened a bottle and it was unenjoyable, even after 45 minutes. My wife opened a second bottle later and it was quite good (89)
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Taster #0019
· Oct 29, 2011
89/100
Opened a second bottle after the first was a disappointment, and it was quite good right out of the bottle and improved over the next hour or so.
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Taster #3025
· Jun 7, 2011
86/100
Still a bit muddled, but this wine is drinking strong on day 3. Merlot is present, but appears overripe. A good match for burgers or a juicy steak.
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Taster #9945
· Jun 1, 2011
90/100
A year in the cellar has helped; earth and fruit now in balance
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Taster #3025
· Apr 11, 2011
85/100
This did open a little with some air time, but it's still boring and clunky. Nice mint on the nose but I can't distinguish much of anything on the palate. 14.2% alcohol.
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Taster #9131
· Mar 24, 2011
89/100
Solid blend exhibiting a nose of bright red fruit and oak. Red cherry, raspberries and currant on the palate with nice background notes of cedar and spice. Decent QPR at the state monopoly store price of $21.
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Taster #1360
· Mar 14, 2011
89/100
43 % cab bordeaux blend Dar red with a tinge of purple in the rim. Drink now or soon. Looks a bit darker than a Bordeaux. 3/3 Nice nose of raspberries, oak, not complex (no minerals or spice) and not a powerful nose, pleasant and fruity. 4/6 Medium weight, soft tannins but a marked acidity .somewhat bitter on the dry extended finish. 6/8 Nice blend of flavors, better than most meritage with a fruit forward aspect, very well made in …
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Taster #8815
· Mar 7, 2011
This wine took about 1.5- 2 hours to really open up. At first it was tight and thin but after warming up and breathing the fruit surfaced along with flavors of currant, cedar, cassis, and the vanilla/oak (which really came out). I have a couple left and will either give them a little more time or decant a couple of hours first.
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Taster #8073
· Feb 19, 2011
86/100
Very pretty aromas of red berries and plum. Medium body on the mouthfeel. Simple flavors of cherry and is a little thin. Finish drops off fast.
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Taster #3336
· Feb 12, 2011
87/100
Drank at home without decanting. Some bright fruit notes but just lacked cohesion Improved with time. Would definitely benefit from decanting. May improve with time in the cellar
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Taster #4758
· Feb 4, 2011
79/100
This wine has a cheap, flabby, rubbery, currant nose to it. There are red fruits, plums, currants, and raisins in the flavor profile...but overall the wine just tastes cheap to me. The different grape varieties have no harmony and create no overall unity. The finish is hot and sticky with a chalky herbal bite to it. I think I paid $20 for this, and it retails around $40. This wine is only worth $10. I have another bottle and am …
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Taster #7510
· Nov 27, 2010
91/100
This was very good. 3 hour decant - it needed it. Nose of crushed black fruits. Plums, currants, cassis on the palate. Smooth. Long finish. A fruity Bordeaux blend.
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Taster #9945
· May 16, 2010
87/100
Tasting like a tight priorat;this can still be cellared
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Taster #7988
· Dec 12, 2009
88/100
Nose is attenuated with slight vegetal and chocholate aromas. Initially rather hot and slightly tannic, but some of this blew off somewhat after along (3 hour decant). Mid-palate rich with slight mocha. Finish is slightly bitter. I anticipate a better rating after another couple years in cellar.
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Taster #2358
· Nov 22, 2009
88/100
When 1st opened, the wine was rather pruny tasting which is strange since I typically find this in Syrahs. After about an hour and a half it opened up nicely and the pruniness went away.
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Taster #8375
· Oct 17, 2009
89/100
Decanted about 30 minutes before starting on this one. Dense dark brick red. Appears unfiltered. Nose is of a blackberry sauce with dried herbs, pain grille, cocoa, and peanut shells. Medium full bodied, velvety. Not as complex on the palate as the nose, but quite good.
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Taster #3025
· Feb 3, 2009
88/100
Decanted about 30 minutes and drank over another 90 minutes. Raspberry jam on the nose and medium bodied. Needs some time to open up. Very pleasant and easy to pair with food.
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