From magnum. Still outstanding and probably about at it's peak. I first had this wine in 1998 and have revisited it many times over the years. Not the brash brawler it was in its youth but has aged into a distinguished gentleman. TONS of leather, earth, cassis, ollalieberry, dark bittersweet chocolate, espresso and a little thyme alll working together in concert. One of the best wines I've ever had!
2/10/2013 - alex.lewis Likes this wine: 99 Points
From magnum. Still outstanding and probably about at it's peak. I first had this wine in 1998 and have revisited it many times over the years. Not the brash brawler it was in its youth but has aged into a distinguished gentleman. TONS of leather, earth, cassis, ollalieberry, dark bittersweet chocolate, espresso and a little thyme alll working together in concert. One of the best wines I've ever had!
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11/12/2005 - phantphant wrote: 87 Points
Held up ok but definitely on the decline. If you have any, open now, try and see if it is good. This kept its earthiness beyond my expectation.
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8/26/2005 - CooGAR wrote: 80 Points
I think this wine was past it's prime. Very acidic. Still lots of tannins and oak after opening.......2 hours of decanting did not help.
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