12.8 % ABV 90% Cab, 10% Merlot. Cork was challenging to remove, half way disintegrated but accomplished finally w/ ahso. Wonderful youthful nose, color has faded some with caramel ring. Initial taste test revealed something different about this wine, I'm not able to identify it. We filtered the cork and decanted the wine for a little over an hour. Very drinkable, although past its prime.
I had purchased this wine for a colleague's retirement several years ago, and they were so gracious to share it now. Thank you Doug!
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This mature 1983 Cab still held up very well. Decanted for 3+ hours the wine showed a deep garnet color while pouring (no problems with the cork), had plenty of fruit remaining & was very smooth to the palate. Delicate tannins led to a nice soft finish. Although we weren't expecting much from this 38 year old Cab, we thoroughly appreciated & enjoyed this gem.
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12/21/2023 - europat55 wrote: 89 Points
Nose: 89; Palate: 89; Tasted Blind; My #8, Group's #4
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11/23/2022 - Macenn77 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Past it’s prime
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4/23/2022 - KC Wine Enthusiast Likes this wine: 90 Points
12.8 % ABV 90% Cab, 10% Merlot. Cork was challenging to remove, half way disintegrated but accomplished finally w/ ahso. Wonderful youthful nose, color has faded some with caramel ring. Initial taste test revealed something different about this wine, I'm not able to identify it. We filtered the cork and decanted the wine for a little over an hour. Very drinkable, although past its prime.
I had purchased this wine for a colleague's retirement several years ago, and they were so gracious to share it now. Thank you Doug!
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5/15/2021 - Bert’s Stache Likes this wine: 89 Points
This mature 1983 Cab still held up very well. Decanted for 3+ hours the wine showed a deep garnet color while pouring (no problems with the cork), had plenty of fruit remaining & was very smooth to the palate. Delicate tannins led to a nice soft finish. Although we weren't expecting much from this 38 year old Cab, we thoroughly appreciated & enjoyed this gem.
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3/29/2020 - Dondeck wrote:
Ok
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