Saturday, July 22, 2023 - Frustrating. This bottle has been perfectly stored since arriving from the winery. Decanted 3/4 of the bottle 90 minutes. Served ~ 68F. Lots of pruney, raisiny aromas mixed with black fruits. Palate featured spicy black fruits with some very ripe plums. Alcohol predominated the finsh.
However, the non-decanted bit, sitting in opened bottle 90 + minutes, was lively, energetic with good balnced without being overdone. My 91 score gives this the benefit of the doubt.
Recommendation: DO NOT Decant. There is no sediment. Slow ox in glass will be plenty good enough to achieve maximum pleasure.