8/3/2019 6:31:00 PM - Dear Parko82,
Good question. You may have seen that I’ve been drinking this vintage pretty consistently the past year because I was scared it wouldn’t last at that age. But so far it has lasted, and well, and I’ve consumed my last bottle now. I’ll move onto my last ’97 tonight, which was also going well a few months a go still.
I’m not sure of the point of keeping the 96 any longer really though, unless for experimental purposes just to see how long it does go. As you allude to though, the cork is an issue. I haven’t experienced cork taint with any but the corks do tend to break unless you’re very careful. Then you have to delicately get the remainder out and strain the wine well for decanting.
good luck and keep us posted.
cheers
Ray
7/8/2018 1:20:00 AM - Hi Parko82 Sorry for this slow response. We didn't decant the wine although it was open about 30 mins before de drank the wine. The wine structure was excellent and the fruit flavour was well balanced by the tannins. From memory the wine drank beautifully and was well balanced so I don't remember them being astringent as such. I can also say it was the first wine of the night that lead us to opening the 2012 which was a lot more closed than the 2013. Hope this helps and enjoy.
2017 Dr Edge Pinot Noir North Tamar Valley
6/10/2023 - Parko82 wrote: 89 Points
Over extracted for my palate, to much bitumen and green tannin type flavours and not enough fruit to balance it. Meh.
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2010 Faiveley Corton-Clos des Cortons Faiveley
5/29/2023 - Parko82 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Agree with recent comments, this is ready to go. Developed nicely with time in the glass.
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2020 Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola Sicilia Vigna Lagnusa
2/16/2023 - Parko82 Likes this wine: 91 Points
13.5% ABV
Juicy Raspberry/red currants, slight vanilla, anise, alpine herbs, leather and black tea.
Nice medium firm grippy tannins with medium acidity.
Quality Nero at a great price point
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