Destroyed cork. Reddish purple brown. Leather, tobacco and red fruit on intriguing nose that didn’t give much on opening, but no ‘off’ notes. Later it matches the palate which is cherry fruited. Palate has resolved, light tannins, medium acidity and long, complex light, but deeply rich mouthfeel. I still remember purchasing this in 1984 on ‘close out’. Surprisingly sound and pleasurable wine, even if past it’s prime.
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Short note. Less overtly fruity at this stage. Greenish/herby secondary aromas and flavors nicely adding much complexity to this wine. Light gritty tannins and good acid mid and late palate. Sadly my last. This has a future.
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1973 Mastroberardino Taurasi Riserva
3/31/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 Points
Destroyed cork. Reddish purple brown. Leather, tobacco and red fruit on intriguing nose that didn’t give much on opening, but no ‘off’ notes. Later it matches the palate which is cherry fruited. Palate has resolved, light tannins, medium acidity and long, complex light, but deeply rich mouthfeel. I still remember purchasing this in 1984 on ‘close out’. Surprisingly sound and pleasurable wine, even if past it’s prime.
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2015 Antoine Arena Patrimonio Carco Blanc
2/29/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 88 Points
Fruit-driven. Tropical and orchard. Lacks acidity. Pleasant.
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2004 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard
2/23/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 92 Points
Short note. Less overtly fruity at this stage. Greenish/herby secondary aromas and flavors nicely adding much complexity to this wine. Light gritty tannins and good acid mid and late palate. Sadly my last. This has a future.
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