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Critic Notes
The debut vintage for Rol Valentin, this wine has held up beautifully and exhibits a youthful deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of black cherry, cassis, vanilla, and coffee. The wine is medium-bodied, with velvety tannin, lush, concentrated flavors, no hard edges, and an impressive finish. The wine has just reached its plateau of drinkability. Anticipated maturity: Now-2013. Last tasted, 1/03. Jan 2003, www.robertparker.com
Score: 90 / 100 Robert Parker
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Critic Notes
The debut vintage for Rol Valentin, this wine has held up beautifully and exhibits a youthful deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of black cherry, cassis, vanilla, and coffee. The wine is medium-bodied, with velvety tannin, lush, concentrated flavors, no hard edges, and an impressive finish. The wine has just reached its plateau of drinkability. Anticipated maturity: Now-2013. Last tasted, 1/03. Jan 2003, www.robertparker.com
Score: 90 / 100 Robert Parker
