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2002 Gemstone Facets

(just got back from vaction so I will be doing this from memory)

We opened this and decanted this for 2+ hours (following the recomendations from Paul & Susie of Gemstone wines)

Initially the nose was muted and subtle yet as the night went on the nose became fuller yet it was subtle and elegant. The wine coated the palate nicely with subtle flavors of dark fruit and spices the finish was soft and long (30+ seconds)

This wine has a very subtle (sexy)nose and flavor. This wine is amazingly balanced! I would highly recomend this wine 93.5 CK points.
 
Posts: 852 | Location: Granite Bay & Newport Beach, California | Registered: Nov 01, 2004Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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We had this the other night and I completely agree with your score. I'd go 94. It's a GREAT wine, from a great winery. I was amazed that it's over 50% Merlot....

-DRAB


So much wine.....so little time!!!
 
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ck,
thanks for the notes , mine should be here tomorrow.
Cool
 
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CK,
Your always on vacation Big Grin....I want a job just like yours Cool
I'm sitting on 6 Facets and was waiting for somebody to post a note.Thanks for posting.
sps
 
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Dear bez780;

Let me know what you think as I found this wine very hard to describe when comparing it to the typ. cal/cabs or merlots Wink

SPS I don't know if watching 100 High School kids in Hawaii would be considered a vacation; but they had to sleep some time so that is when I had a little play time Wink
 
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