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2012 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard

 Santa Cruz Mountains more
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7/9/2023 - UMRich wrote: 87 points

Opened right after dumping a 2010 Horseshoe (cork was mush; wine sour to the point of being undrinkable; I've also had terrible luck on my Rhys Chards with corks pushing out the capsules and wines badly oxidized). This one has a similar but less pronounced sourness than the 2010, which faded with air, turning into a nice savory N Rhone style Syrah, with just a bit too much tartness. Will drink my remaining bottle soon before it turns into the 2010.

  • Comment posted by UMRich:

    7/10/2023 5:01:00 AM - The 2012 was still decent with air, but it depends on the luck of the draw with the cork
Red

2009 Château Godeau

 St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more
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1/28/2021 - UMRich Likes this wine: 90 points

A "bigger" wine than I expected. Still has some tannins to resolve so will wait a couple years on my last bottle, or make sure I have it with a ribeye like tonight!

  • Comment posted by UMRich:

    2/2/2021 6:29:00 AM - If you have multiple bottles, try one now with a steak. If you have only one, I'd say lay it down a couple more years based on my experience
Red

2014 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon

 Oakville more
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11/12/2020 - UMRich Likes this wine: 96 points

Side by side with the 2011. Two hour decant. Both reflected their vintages well (11 more red-fruit, higher acid; 14 more ripe with darker fruit). All 5 tasters loved both, with preference to the 11 with dinner and the 14 for sipping by itself.

  • Comment posted by UMRich:

    11/12/2020 10:08:00 AM - Yes, 2 hours for each. Didn't seem to open much more through the night, so a longer decant probably won't make much difference.

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