From a half bottle. Brief decant with an aerator. Beautiful ruby in the glass. Raspberries, raspberries, raspberries on the nose with a slight whiff of alcohol. After 30 minutes, nose transitioned into something a bit more smoky. Raspberries on the palate with a medium finish. Tannins very muted at this point, balancing nicely with a bit of acidity. Still fresh. Will sample tomorrow to observe changes.
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Stunning Priorat. Tannins resolved. Red fruit on nose and palate. Neither viscous nor thin. Alcohol not pronounced. Still fresh. Served with charcuterie. In a great window right now.
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Wow. Had this set for 2025 consumption, but moved up to 2023 based on preceding notes. 1.5 hour decant. This thing is in a fantastic window. A hint of sweetness with Christmas spices and licorice on the nose. Deep blue fruits-- primarily baked (not stewed) plums. Tannins still present but not nicely balanced. 15-20 second finish. Couldn't stop pouring.
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2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2/26/2024 - Jonny d Likes this wine: 93 Points
From a half bottle. Brief decant with an aerator. Beautiful ruby in the glass. Raspberries, raspberries, raspberries on the nose with a slight whiff of alcohol. After 30 minutes, nose transitioned into something a bit more smoky. Raspberries on the palate with a medium finish. Tannins very muted at this point, balancing nicely with a bit of acidity. Still fresh. Will sample tomorrow to observe changes.
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2010 Mas Martinet Priorat Cami Pesseroles
1/20/2024 - Jonny d Likes this wine: 94 Points
Stunning Priorat. Tannins resolved. Red fruit on nose and palate. Neither viscous nor thin. Alcohol not pronounced. Still fresh. Served with charcuterie. In a great window right now.
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2008 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
6/29/2023 - Jonny d Likes this wine: 95 Points
Wow. Had this set for 2025 consumption, but moved up to 2023 based on preceding notes. 1.5 hour decant. This thing is in a fantastic window. A hint of sweetness with Christmas spices and licorice on the nose. Deep blue fruits-- primarily baked (not stewed) plums. Tannins still present but not nicely balanced. 15-20 second finish. Couldn't stop pouring.
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