What is it about so many California wines that are meant to be drunk young? Five years ago this wine was in perfect balance as per my note back then. Today it has aged much more than expected. Bricking on the edge and cooked prune fruit. Still great acidity, and still reasonably complex but some elements have faded already. Drink it up.
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Ha ha reading previous notes was fun. This wine is amazing.Very dark fruits are still prevalent. The only criticism if it could only be a criticism is that it is port-like. But having said that it isn't as sweet as any port. it is incredibly well extracted, high alcohol but high fruit content. it has amazing depth and complextiy and viscosity.
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This wine is still going strong. Great flavors of toasted nuts, caramel, good acidity. Hints of apple and spice. Rich, thick, viscous. The finish lasts for a long time. It fades in glass only slightly after 30 minutes. Gorgeous, but no need to wait.
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2014 Robert Sinskey Vineyards POV
3/28/2024 - ChaineMatt Likes this wine: 90 Points
What is it about so many California wines that are meant to be drunk young? Five years ago this wine was in perfect balance as per my note back then. Today it has aged much more than expected. Bricking on the edge and cooked prune fruit. Still great acidity, and still reasonably complex but some elements have faded already. Drink it up.
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2002 Marquis Philips Sarah's Blend
11/25/2023 - ChaineMatt Likes this wine: 94 Points
Ha ha reading previous notes was fun. This wine is amazing.Very dark fruits are still prevalent. The only criticism if it could only be a criticism is that it is port-like. But having said that it isn't as sweet as any port. it is incredibly well extracted, high alcohol but high fruit content. it has amazing depth and complextiy and viscosity.
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1976 Schloss Eltz Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
7/27/2023 - ChaineMatt Likes this wine: 95 Points
This wine is still going strong. Great flavors of toasted nuts, caramel, good acidity. Hints of apple and spice. Rich, thick, viscous. The finish lasts for a long time. It fades in glass only slightly after 30 minutes. Gorgeous, but no need to wait.
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