Community Tasting Note

Oenecnist wrote:

Sunday, September 10, 2017 - Bought a 6b-case for $400 about 15 years ago from a local independent (also found one bottle for 50 from a local restaurant a few years later (they decided it would never sell) and bought another at Heathrow duty free for 30 pds sterling). Tried two bottles within 6-8 years of vintage and found the wine closed; decided to leave it for a while. This latest bottle was delicious after 2h decant in Chicago hotel room before birthday dinner on Topo Gigio's garden patio. Color: dark purple to the edge; Nose: dark fruits, bit of oak; Body: rich mouthfeel, lots of mature fruit; Finish: lingers for 15-20s. It's ready to drink but will last for several more years. My storage conditions: Stored horizontally in dark basement with 50-55 humidity; corks do well, though I've had a few break on older bottles stored 10+ years closer to the dehumidifier. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I consider this '97 Tignanello to be outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.

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