I'm a fan of old Pickberries but, while this one has held up well, the fruit profile is just a little ripe and sweet for my taste. I prefer the 92 and the 93.
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This was good, but not as exciting/special as the other Ravenswood zins I’ve opened from the library sale. It was a little tired and lacking vibrancy. Still, given it’s 26 years old, it’s doing pretty well.
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For whatever reason this bottle was very cloudy and it never settled. It was not flawed an delivered ripe plum and tobacco with a smoky finish...very different from the last bottle which just goes to show that we have to be aware of individual bottle variation...especially with a 22 year old.
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Wow. I was a little worried when the brick wasn't just at the edges, but then the nose told me that not only was everything okay, but that I was in for a ride. Incredibly elegant perfectly aged meritage drinking like an old right bank Bordeaux...who says merlot can't age (63% merlot). Perfect harmony here. Soft tannins, balanced fruit and acidity. Just a luscious experience. Don't decant. Enjoy soon.
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9/17/2023 - coremill wrote: 88 Points
I'm a fan of old Pickberries but, while this one has held up well, the fruit profile is just a little ripe and sweet for my taste. I prefer the 92 and the 93.
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2/20/2023 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine: 89 Points
Garnet. Nose of medium weight of plums, seasoned salt and dried herbs. Taste had a strong acid kick with hint of licorice and black fruits. Drink.
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1/2/2021 - td1836 wrote: 89 Points
This was good, but not as exciting/special as the other Ravenswood zins I’ve opened from the library sale. It was a little tired and lacking vibrancy. Still, given it’s 26 years old, it’s doing pretty well.
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8/14/2016 - Tannic Monster Likes this wine: 90 Points
For whatever reason this bottle was very cloudy and it never settled. It was not flawed an delivered ripe plum and tobacco with a smoky finish...very different from the last bottle which just goes to show that we have to be aware of individual bottle variation...especially with a 22 year old.
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3/11/2016 - Tannic Monster wrote: 93 Points
Wow. I was a little worried when the brick wasn't just at the edges, but then the nose told me that not only was everything okay, but that I was in for a ride. Incredibly elegant perfectly aged meritage drinking like an old right bank Bordeaux...who says merlot can't age (63% merlot). Perfect harmony here. Soft tannins, balanced fruit and acidity. Just a luscious experience. Don't decant. Enjoy soon.
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