10/29/2017 - Captain Rhone Likes this wine:

Lost track of this one bottle. Purchased it often back in the day. I decided to open it tonight by myself since I didn’t have high hopes for it after 25 years. It’s actually held on quite well with some fruit left and a hint of leather. It was a bit dusty on the nose when first opened, but it blew off after a short time in the glass. Tremendous balance, even though it is over the hill now. I don’t regret letting hang out this long, I’m thoroughly enjoying the experience.

7/26/2017 - Captain Rhone Likes this wine:

Still holding some tannin. Mature dark fruit flavors. Definite Northern Rhone characteristics without the pepper. Hold it for a few more years.

7/26/2017 - Captain Rhone Likes this wine:

I just started inventorying my wines and this was one that I decided needed to be opened. The nose was not encouraging, but once in the mouth my opinion changed. Very soft with very little tannin. Considerable red fruit, slightly jammy, and some blueberry. Almost port like. I'd like to think it could last many more years, but I wouldn't risk it. I feel it is at it's peak, if maybe even slightly past.