Took it to my parents in law 40 year maried party. It decanted only for one hour and it should have given some air longer. The best drink of the evening (not to much competition :o). The aromas came out once the glass was stirred a bit and where very nice. The color is still nice dark red no aging what so ever. Complex and strong taste altough not a blokbuster. On the background were some sharp edges that are not yet fully integrated. I would say it will get better in the comming years but it is verry drinkable right now. The finish could have lasted a bit longer (doesn't that goes for all wines this good :O) Now find the patience to let some bottles age......
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I'm geting convinced this wine will be verry wel for some years to come. Color is still nice dark red some aging on the brim. Nose red fruit, some vanilla, wood is perfect integrated Taste is following the nose nicly, holds 30-40 seconds. Structure is smooth just a bit silky. This wine is now at its peak or just past it, will be verry nice for at least 2-4 years.
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2003 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
3/23/2010 - winejohn wrote: 90 Points
Took it to my parents in law 40 year maried party.
It decanted only for one hour and it should have given some air longer.
The best drink of the evening (not to much competition :o).
The aromas came out once the glass was stirred a bit and where very nice.
The color is still nice dark red no aging what so ever.
Complex and strong taste altough not a blokbuster.
On the background were some sharp edges that are not yet fully integrated.
I would say it will get better in the comming years but it is verry drinkable right now.
The finish could have lasted a bit longer (doesn't that goes for all wines this good :O)
Now find the patience to let some bottles age......
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2000 Bodegas Vista Alegre Rioja Carrizal Reserva
12/5/2009 - winejohn wrote: 82 Points
I'm geting convinced this wine will be verry wel for some years to come.
Color is still nice dark red some aging on the brim.
Nose red fruit, some vanilla, wood is perfect integrated
Taste is following the nose nicly, holds 30-40 seconds.
Structure is smooth just a bit silky.
This wine is now at its peak or just past it, will be verry nice for at least 2-4 years.
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2002 Terrilogio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
10/11/2009 - winejohn wrote: 79 Points
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