Dark fruit and earthy aromatics. Perfumed notes in the nose. Full bodied and rich on the palate. More flavor and richer than expected. Spicy, earthy flavors with several years of age still there.
Bourbon Steak DC — 9 years ago
Deep color, spicey, dried herb, black cherry, herb and olive notes. Full palate but flavor driven by wood — 9 years ago
Light floral perfume with touches of dried herb and earth. Delicate entry and medium body with cherry and spice. Nice length. — 8 years ago
Dark color with fair translucence. Spicy, perfumed aromatics with a hint of dried herb. A touch of charred cedar and cola.
Rich and expansive on the palate. Full and rich finish with a nice texture. — 9 years ago
Beautiful aroma of cherry, spice , leather and smoke. Mouth Filling and coating. Classic brunello proportion with great balance and builds on the palate. Many years left in this wine. — 9 years ago
Medium ruby color with nice translucence. Cherry and spice aromatics with perfumed high notes. Cherry and cranberry fruit on the entry followed by a medium bodied mid palate with a tart lengthy finish. Pleasing style while not complex or intense. — 9 years ago
Great color, very light bricking around the rim. Garnet bowl.
Perfumed and floral, earthy aromatics. Medium to full bodied. Rich , dark flavors with god length. This 05 does not disappoint. Drinking great right now at Brennans in New Orleans — 9 years ago
Bruce Mooers
Dark color showing little age. Perfumed with hints of leather , spice, and earth. Ripe cherry with full bodied coating flavors and texture. Great length. Several years left in this wine.
— 8 years ago