Drank with my beautiful bride to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Brought up from the 58 degree cellar, opened and tasted and then decanted for over an hour and a half. It was OK, but not spectacular. Medium weight and color, better suited for pork than the rib eye from the grill. Actually was wondering if I had decanted too long. Then took outside with dinner to enjoy into cooler night air and as temp dropped slightly, the wine came alive. Roasted meat and mid-palate depth unfolded, the nose opened and the wine began showing its full potential. Lesson learned with vintage wine, open, try, be patient, change temp settings and find optimal time to enjoy. This wine waited 25 years to be opened. We can't always be in a rush to drink in an hour or two. Patience will be rewarded. In both relationships and wine:)
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1990 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
5/12/2015 - Let Them Drink Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank with my beautiful bride to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Brought up from the 58 degree cellar, opened and tasted and then decanted for over an hour and a half. It was OK, but not spectacular. Medium weight and color, better suited for pork than the rib eye from the grill. Actually was wondering if I had decanted too long. Then took outside with dinner to enjoy into cooler night air and as temp dropped slightly, the wine came alive. Roasted meat and mid-palate depth unfolded, the nose opened and the wine began showing its full potential. Lesson learned with vintage wine, open, try, be patient, change temp settings and find optimal time to enjoy. This wine waited 25 years to be opened. We can't always be in a rush to drink in an hour or two. Patience will be rewarded. In both relationships and wine:)
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2008 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
5/12/2015 - Let Them Drink Wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasting more like a Paso Cab. Soft blackberry fruit with balanced acidity and soft, but lengthy finish.
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2008 Magic Door Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
5/12/2015 - Let Them Drink Wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Classic blueberry fruit with nice acidity and finish. Balanced and capable of cellaring for 3 - 5 more years, but very enjoyable right now.
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