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Saturday, November 15, 2014 - Some wines offer an added dimension that can't be captured in words. The word that come closest for me is "sparkle." It refers to the sensation that there is a lively aspect to the wine that transports waves of aromatics and flavors across your nose and palate. This was the case here. Ruby colored with no signs (in challenging lighting) of its 25 years. Yet it's maturity is evident in the cornucopia of complex flavors. Some brett, dried plums (but not prune), tobacco, spices and distinct minerality on the finish. The only detraction is that the leather mentioned in so many prior notes, tonight was tarry and the tobacco note was too dominating - particularly as it aired in the glass. Bravo, nonetheless!

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