Used this wine at party where people are not wine enthusiasts and it went over very well. When we tasted it to make sure it was still good, it had aromas of honey and a slight petrol. On the mouth it had stone fruit, minerals, very slight sweetness and medium bodied finish. The bottle has been properly cellared and has held up well.
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Surprisingly, this wine was still good when it should have been past it's life. We were lucky that we had cellared the bottle correctly. The Blend of Petit Verdot and Syrah is a very good combination. Since the bottle is on its last legs, the nose aromas were not distinctive, muted would be the word. Still had good structure with subtle tannins and full bodied mouth. Would like to try a younger version of the wine.
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Color: Dark Purple Nose: Classic Bordeaux nose with earth aromas, herbs, leather, with hints of tobacco Palate: Classic Bordeaux tastes of Dark berries, dark cherry, cassis and fruits Finish: Very well structured with minimal tannins, acidity and long lasting Decanting: Popped and Poured Thoughts: After popping and pouring, it did need a little time to wake up in the glass. It was delicious and still very good aging well. We will continue to look for more of this wine to add to our cellar.
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2009 Hosmer Riesling
1/23/2016 - RKBergman Likes this wine: 88 Points
Used this wine at party where people are not wine enthusiasts and it went over very well. When we tasted it to make sure it was still good, it had aromas of honey and a slight petrol. On the mouth it had stone fruit, minerals, very slight sweetness and medium bodied finish. The bottle has been properly cellared and has held up well.
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2004 Vina Robles Signature
1/9/2016 - RKBergman Likes this wine: 88 Points
Surprisingly, this wine was still good when it should have been past it's life. We were lucky that we had cellared the bottle correctly. The Blend of Petit Verdot and Syrah is a very good combination. Since the bottle is on its last legs, the nose aromas were not distinctive, muted would be the word. Still had good structure with subtle tannins and full bodied mouth. Would like to try a younger version of the wine.
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2005 Château La Grâce Dieu
9/6/2015 - RKBergman Likes this wine: 91 Points
Color: Dark Purple
Nose: Classic Bordeaux nose with earth aromas, herbs, leather, with hints of tobacco
Palate: Classic Bordeaux tastes of Dark berries, dark cherry, cassis and fruits
Finish: Very well structured with minimal tannins, acidity and long lasting
Decanting: Popped and Poured
Thoughts: After popping and pouring, it did need a little time to wake up in the glass. It was delicious and still very good aging well. We will continue to look for more of this wine to add to our cellar.
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