The first sip seemed fine, if a bit off. A few minutes later, it became clear it was corked. If one had guzzled in the first couple minutes, the bottle might not have gone down the drain. Half an hour later, TCA was obvious on the nose and palate, mildly so, but still CORKED!!
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Drinking well...smooth, still enough tannin and acid to provide structure. Early on, this drank much like a Cal Cab, which I tend to start hitting about 7 years after vintage. I think this wine showed more energy and more vibrant fruit when younger. Lesson learned.
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2/26/2021 - twain wrote: 90 Points
I waited too long for this my fault. Wanted to hit the last one at 10 years. Not terrible but over the hill. Should have finished couple years ago
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9/13/2018 - thalver wrote: flawed
The first sip seemed fine, if a bit off. A few minutes later, it became clear it was corked. If one had guzzled in the first couple minutes, the bottle might not have gone down the drain. Half an hour later, TCA was obvious on the nose and palate, mildly so, but still CORKED!!
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5/24/2018 - sylviap Likes this wine:
Still very drinkable, but won’t last too much longer. Nice nose, with hints of blackberry and coffee. Leather and coffee on the palate.
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4/26/2018 - thalver wrote:
Drinking well...smooth, still enough tannin and acid to provide structure. Early on, this drank much like a Cal Cab, which I tend to start hitting about 7 years after vintage. I think this wine showed more energy and more vibrant fruit when younger. Lesson learned.
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7/22/2017 - twain wrote: 92 Points
Drinking very well right now. Integrated tannins, blackberry and coffee.
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