Bummer. I think (hope) that this bottle was corked, cause I have another 6 in the cellar. Mineral nose, no fruit, very astringent, puckery flavor... tried a full glass, waited, tried another, dumped the rest. Decanted for 1 hour.
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Wow. What a treat. Great dried fruit aroma, nice fruit flavor remaining, with a hint of oak. Smooth and round, nice finish, medium to heavy body. Struck me as a nicely balanced wine. I think I drank at the right time.
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Drinking very well. Rich, dark color in the glass. Still some good fruit, smooth, long finish. Has mellowed considerably since the last bottle I drank (2008).
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2000 Château Martinens
1/2/2011 - lpokeefe wrote: flawed
Bummer. I think (hope) that this bottle was corked, cause I have another 6 in the cellar. Mineral nose, no fruit, very astringent, puckery flavor... tried a full glass, waited, tried another, dumped the rest. Decanted for 1 hour.
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2001 Von Strasser Cabernet Sauvignon Post Vineyard Diamond Mountain
12/31/2010 - lpokeefe wrote:
Wow. What a treat. Great dried fruit aroma, nice fruit flavor remaining, with a hint of oak. Smooth and round, nice finish, medium to heavy body. Struck me as a nicely balanced wine. I think I drank at the right time.
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2000 Château Beaumont
12/26/2010 - lpokeefe wrote:
Drinking very well. Rich, dark color in the glass. Still some good fruit, smooth, long finish. Has mellowed considerably since the last bottle I drank (2008).
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