Found a couple of bottles of this in my cellar, and on opening I was surprised by its condition despite its age. It has unexpectedly developed some complexity with a distinct nutty finish, minerals and oak. Decent body, still pleasant.
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Fairly appealing nose, but it's definitely over the hill. It's quite thin, the flavors aren't that interesting, and it ends with a hint of rubbing alcohol. However, it has still retained its balance. I really liked the 06 and was disappointed by this effort.
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Finished the second bottle last night. Still very thin, maybe even thinner than last time. Wine just doesnt have much body. Past prime. Drink rest now or use for cooking.
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Initial tasting was nice, smooth creamy light fruit followed by vanilla and oak follow through. The problem is that it ends there. Not complex, but decent with cheese and basic dinner
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This is a routine purchase at many area vendors here. I like this wine for everyday drinking as an apertif or, with a light dish such as chicken or a white fish entree at home. The 2003 vintage actually has a more distinctive nose and a more appealing fruity taste than earlier years. Although not a find for long-term cellaring it could lay down for two years or so without much harm being done. I score this vintage higher than other members of the CT community.
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Pale, light colour.Light, fresh pear and a bit of sherbet on nose. Palate was very simple, lacking fruit and real direction and having a short finish. A little more time exposed a little more complexity with some butter becoming more evident. The balance was decent. Certainly needed chilling, tasted at 15C and was even more flabby. Paired well with a garlic marinated pork chop.
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2/15/2015 - Bruce 1er wrote: 86 Points
Found a couple of bottles of this in my cellar, and on opening I was surprised by its condition despite its age. It has unexpectedly developed some complexity with a distinct nutty finish, minerals and oak. Decent body, still pleasant.
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3/27/2009 - christyler wrote: 83 Points
Fairly appealing nose, but it's definitely over the hill. It's quite thin, the flavors aren't that interesting, and it ends with a hint of rubbing alcohol. However, it has still retained its balance. I really liked the 06 and was disappointed by this effort.
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5/18/2007 - gschneider wrote: 83 Points
Finished the second bottle last night. Still very thin, maybe even thinner than last time. Wine just doesnt have much body. Past prime. Drink rest now or use for cooking.
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12/4/2006 - gschneider wrote: 84 Points
Initial tasting was nice, smooth creamy light fruit followed by vanilla and oak follow through. The problem is that it ends there. Not complex, but decent with cheese and basic dinner
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1/26/2006 - Big Time wrote: 80 Points
pretty pale, little fruit, when cooler initially a little astringent, better as warms but peaks quickly
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10/15/2005 - MeMyself&I wrote: 80 Points
This is a routine purchase at many area vendors here. I like this wine for everyday drinking as an apertif or, with a light dish such as chicken or a white fish entree at home. The 2003 vintage actually has a more distinctive nose and a more appealing fruity taste than earlier years. Although not a find for long-term cellaring it could lay down for two years or so without much harm being done. I score this vintage higher than other members of the CT community.
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8/14/2005 - gravelld wrote: 79 Points
Pale, light colour.Light, fresh pear and a bit of sherbet on nose. Palate was very simple, lacking fruit and real direction and having a short finish. A little more time exposed a little more complexity with some butter becoming more evident. The balance was decent. Certainly needed chilling, tasted at 15C and was even more flabby. Paired well with a garlic marinated pork chop.
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5/4/2005 - Danny Joe wrote: 75 Points
Thin, dry wine. Easily overpowered by food - even a simple roast chicken.
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