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2014

Scarecrow Monsieur Étain

Tasted 9 October 2017 Napa Valley · Rutherford

PnP was a little tight. After an hour in the decanter, prominent notes of black cherry, cassis, tobacco, incense, and hints of vanilla liqueur. Mid-palate was especially notable, with a fuller mouthfeel and a decent…

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Scarecrow Monsieur Étain

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Reviewed 29 July 2024
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