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91
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Taster #2029
· Apr 17, 2018
92/100
Decanted and drank right away. Very fresh, well balanced, extra fine tannins. Fantastic 12 year old wine that is drinking at its prime right now.
2006 vintage
Taster #5997
· Aug 24, 2014
Popped and poured. Consistent notes from the bottle in June. Would purchase again.
2006 vintage
Taster #5997
· Jun 11, 2014
Popped and poured. This wine is in a wonderful place right now. Deep purple/black core that fades to a ruby rim. Initial aroma has lots of jalapeno which gives away the amount of Cab Franc in the wine. The aromas then move more towards leather and humidor. Flavors of tart cherry, currant, grilled mushroom and bitter cocoa powder. Heavenly mouth feel with enough acid to keep it lively. Would purchase again.
2006 vintage
Taster #0219
· Jul 20, 2013
91/100
I love this wine. It is drinking great right now. Deep and dark in the glass. Wonderful black fruit nose and smoke. Rich vibrant black and blue fruit nose upfront and has some nice smoked meat wrapped w/ some tightly wound tannins. Medium to full bodied. Medium long finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #4872
· Jun 3, 2012
90/100
Very tight on open, but mellowed beautifully after a couple hours of air. Dark, almost opaque inky burgundy in color. Black fruits with some woody notes on the nose, and very oaky on the palate -- perhaps a bit light on some fruit notes on taste, but still lovely. Has some great acidity and a long, lingering earthy finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #4895
· May 4, 2012
89/100
Oak was showing through a little more than I tend to appreciate. A good amount of sediment has been thrown. A nice bottle, just not great.
2006 vintage
Taster #0289
· Jan 2, 2012
91/100
Started out thick and tarry but smoothed out to black cherry with a chewy but smooth finish.
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Taster #0219
· Oct 22, 2011
93/100
Nose of hibiscus, mint and warm strawberry jam! Blackberry, strawberry fruit forward with deep cedar smoke notes wrapped in lively and lossening tannins. Gun belt leather in the finish with some cassis that lasts for days. I really like the cab franc in this blend! Stevens does wonderful juice!
2006 vintage
Taster #5997
· Oct 22, 2010
Popped and poured. Heavier mouthfeel. Luscious dark fruits on the nose with restrained oak. Palate was young and fresh with more dark fruit flavors. Would purchase again.
2006 vintage
Taster #5997
· Dec 13, 2009
This was a bit of infanticide, but I wanted to see how this was developing. This still needs some time to settle down, however it was tasting nice already. Nose of black fruits along with a good dose of oak. More oak on the palate. Nice full mouthfeel. Fruit starts to show up on the balanced finish. Would purchase again.
2006 vintage
Taster #0948
· Sep 2, 2009
92/100
AWESOME!!!
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Taster #8956
· Aug 16, 2009
90/100
Quite nice red blend from Washington. Complex with good balance
2006 vintage
Taster #1202
· Apr 14, 2009
90/100
nice full body wine. I think it will age nicely
2006 vintage