Still a big wine, actually bigger and bolder than I recall it from earlier tastings. Second wine in a tasting following an 07 Kapcsandy Endre. The Eighty-Five Fifty-Five has quite some structure and tannins. Based on my experience vs. some other reviews, I guess different bottles age differently.
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A very nice wine. Drinkable today. Dominated by the Merlot in the blend. Subtle spice from the nose through the palate to the aftertaste. Some wood (and tobacco?) on the nose that gives way to some dark fruit on the palate.
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2006 Chateau St. Jean Eighty-Five Fifty-Five
7/31/2018 - vandeloo Likes this wine:
Still a big wine, actually bigger and bolder than I recall it from earlier tastings. Second wine in a tasting following an 07 Kapcsandy Endre. The Eighty-Five Fifty-Five has quite some structure and tannins.
Based on my experience vs. some other reviews, I guess different bottles age differently.
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2006 Destiny Bay Destinae
8/3/2010 - vandeloo wrote: 90 Points
A very nice wine. Drinkable today. Dominated by the Merlot in the blend. Subtle spice from the nose through the palate to the aftertaste. Some wood (and tobacco?) on the nose that gives way to some dark fruit on the palate.
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2001 Kunde Estate Merlot
5/22/2010 - vandeloo wrote: 75 Points
This wine is clearly past its prime. Use for cooking, where it will be good.
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