Little to add from last tasting. This remains outstanding. What it may lack in complexity is made up for by richness (and at 13.5% abv). 3-5 year window.
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Amazing fruit in the nose and on the palate. Now on a plateau, should remain strong for many years to come.
very pure cherry nose, dark for a pinot, on the palate pure magic with cherry, a hint of strawberry, accompanied slow cooked and smoked spare ribs very well. next to 2008 probably the best Isabelle, haven't tasted 10 so far which comes highly recommended
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My last bottle. Opened at just the right time IMO. The fruit has started to subside a little, with more earthy nuances coming through, and less of the fresh red and black fruit aspects. I think the wine has started into decline, but will still be good for a few years. Decant for an hour, and enjoy!
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1/18/2023 - jgh123 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Little to add from last tasting. This remains outstanding. What it may lack in complexity is made up for by richness (and at 13.5% abv). 3-5 year window.
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8/31/2022 - jgh123 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Spice and ripe cherries on the nose; rich; medium complexity. Lovely. Probably will hold for another 5 years if properly cellared.
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7/13/2021 - jgh123 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice and holding, though there is nothing to gain by additional bottle age. Drink up.
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6/21/2014 - jbroich Likes this wine: 94 Points
Amazing fruit in the nose and on the palate. Now on a plateau, should remain strong for many years to come.
very pure cherry nose, dark for a pinot, on the palate pure magic with cherry, a hint of strawberry, accompanied slow cooked and smoked spare ribs very well. next to 2008 probably the best Isabelle, haven't tasted 10 so far which comes highly recommended
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5/17/2014 - la turque wrote: 92 Points
My last bottle. Opened at just the right time IMO. The fruit has started to subside a little, with more earthy nuances coming through, and less of the fresh red and black fruit aspects. I think the wine has started into decline, but will still be good for a few years. Decant for an hour, and enjoy!
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