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2001 Core Blend 541 - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (8/2/2009)
Had a glass of red wine after the Brewer Clifton. This bottle was my last one of a case purchased back in 2003 or so. Perfectly stored in the wine caves at the Freeman WInery the last couple of years and recently brought home. The nose is a knockout of kirsch, raspberry, provencal spice and vanilla - like a superb Cotes du Rhone or very good CdP. The palate, however, seems to be tiring a bit and shows much more simple with raspberry, smoke and a bit muddled. Probably should have gotten to this about 1 1/2 years ago. I did love these wines though.
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