This one grew on me over the evening. Beautifully powerful tannins (very tannic 8/10). Honey and prune in the nose with some dark chocolate. Dry dark chocolate. Still not a favorite of mine.
This continues to fly. Tannins 6/10. A hint of chalk in the nose. Powerful shiraz comes through with the round fruit of the cabernet. This continues to evolve and probably still has a while to reach its prime.
I have had this before and it does not measure up to the Vin de Constance 2007, however tonight it was the dessert WOTN up against the Suduiraut 2007 and the Rustenberg Straw Wine. This definitely improved since I opened it a few weeks ago. Lightly floral nose with strong honey, apricot textures. Not overly syrupy but still had that heavy Sauternes style. For the price at less than $15 this is a stunner.
From my Fleur Du Cap notes you will see that this was the runner up of the night. More acidic and lighter than the late harvest with little nose. Pear and apricot on the palate and with an acidity that can cut through a dessert that needs that. I should maybe leave these for 3 or 4 years before trying again
2000 Simi Chardonnay Sonoma County 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
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