Just had this a few days ago, and I thought it should be better. This bottle, I decanted for an hour. It opened, but 2020 seems to be less exciting than 2016.
Maybe it just needs another 4+ years to mature, like every other "fine", cellar worthy wine...
It's well made but generally, this vintage isn't what the previous one I'd quaffed.
*Addendum - it's significantly better 24 hours later, which to me just says this wine needs a little more bottle age to be what it can be. 3-5 more years will make a big difference!
PS Drink The Rainbow!
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4/29/2024 - Sagan99 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Just had this a few days ago, and I thought it should be better.
This bottle, I decanted for an hour. It opened, but 2020 seems to be less exciting than 2016.
Maybe it just needs another 4+ years to mature, like every other "fine", cellar worthy wine...
It's well made but generally, this vintage isn't what the previous one I'd quaffed.
*Addendum - it's significantly better 24 hours later, which to me just says this wine needs a little more bottle age to be what it can be.
3-5 more years will make a big difference!
PS Drink The Rainbow!
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4/26/2024 - Sagan99 Likes this wine: 87 Points
TBD
PnP. Should be decanted at least 60 minutes
This wine coats your teeth!
Deep dark Ruby
Body full
Alcohol high
Acid medium+
Tannins medium, extremely soft silky
Viscosity/Mouthfeel - fully enveloped
Finish 45 seconds medium
PS - Drink The Rainbow!
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