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- winoweenie - 09-08-2002
This Alexander Valley bottling is coming along swimmingly. Great red fruit varietal nose, a touch of spice (cardamon?), with just a touch of vanilla, all come across on the palate. Still lots of sweet tannins that will need another 2-4 to resolve. An outstanding, as usual, bottle. 90/93