Ruby/garnet hue with aromas of crushed dried savory herbs, bright cherry and red berry bouquet, with the slightest floral note at the edge of the rim which I cannot pin down. Very nice!
Palate-Mouth watering acidity, on a supple frame with notes of ***"too much structure and too little fruit..." Finish is nearly non-existent.
I just read a review of this wine from 2 years ago by the renown James Suckling. I followed him when he was with the Wine Spectator and found him to be reliable and with similar tastes as mine. His score and description of this wine (again--2 years ago) is nothing like the wine I have in front of me. I can only surmise that in those 2 years of aging, either my bottle was stored/shipped poorly or I am losing my taster's edge.
At any rate, I think I paid less than the market price of around $16-$18 and it is disappointing.
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