Disappointing. Would not open up, even with 2 hour decant. Just flat without any real personality. Stored well underground cellar for ten years. Auction bought. Bottle looked good. Great recent reviews. Either too late or too early. Tend to think too early. Hints of things, like balance and hidden tanins. I feel that if could have waited two days, it would be revealing itself. At restaurant, should have recorked and taken home. Carry backup wine.
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Lots of dark fruit, full bodied, long finish. Only distraction was high alcohol, took away from the taste but in day 3 it was less. Very hedonistic and good although not my favorite style.
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5/1/2013 9:49:00 AM - In 2 weeks - you coming for BBQ-Fest? I despise Ducks, but if you have Cayuse, I may open the door. Very much open to getting together.
7/7/2012 4:28:00 PM - Perlasteve,
Your Cayuse collection looks stunning!
The Ladera is built for the cellar or a serious decant. Thanks for the kind note and hope you enjoy.
I'll let you know the next time I'm in Seattle and same goes for when you are in Honolulu.
Cheers!
2012 Cayuse God Only Knows
3/31/2024 - perlasteve wrote: 94 Points
Delicious. PnP. Very good from nose to finish. Good balance and fruit Probably be good more several years if stored right.
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1995 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
6/17/2023 - perlasteve wrote: 89 Points
Disappointing. Would not open up, even with 2 hour decant. Just flat without any real personality. Stored well underground cellar for ten years. Auction bought. Bottle looked good. Great recent reviews.
Either too late or too early. Tend to think too early. Hints of things, like balance and hidden tanins. I feel that if could have waited two days, it would be revealing itself. At restaurant, should have recorked and taken home. Carry backup wine.
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2009 Relic Wines Syrah Scarpa
5/5/2023 - perlasteve Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lots of dark fruit, full bodied, long finish. Only distraction was high alcohol, took away from the taste but in day 3 it was less. Very hedonistic and good although not my favorite style.
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