In a very good place, showing age on nose and colour. Perfumed almost Burgundian. Fleshy with sweet fruit and spice, not sure this will get any better, but will drink for a few years more
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Its got an amazing powerful berry, chocolate and oak nose and for a second its rich and enticing but then sadly just plain hot, an almost alcohol burn and i made sure it was at around 16c temperature wise. Sadly ruined it and amongst 6 of us it was not finished...
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This was delicious, had a double decant and then really opened up in the glass. wild strawberry, cherry, dried herb, some oak too that was almost creamy, good acidity. Just hitting the sweet spot, may improve in next 5 years.
2005 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve
7/1/2023 - Noel Likes this wine: 95 Points
In a very good place, showing age on nose and colour. Perfumed almost Burgundian. Fleshy with sweet fruit and spice, not sure this will get any better, but will drink for a few years more
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2006 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard
7/12/2022 - Noel Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Its got an amazing powerful berry, chocolate and oak nose and for a second its rich and enticing but then sadly just plain hot, an almost alcohol burn and i made sure it was at around 16c temperature wise. Sadly ruined it and amongst 6 of us it was not finished...
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2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli
6/20/2022 - Noel Likes this wine: 95 Points
This was delicious, had a double decant and then really opened up in the glass. wild strawberry, cherry, dried herb, some oak too that was almost creamy, good acidity. Just hitting the sweet spot, may improve in next 5 years.
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