Definitely past its prime. Decanted for an hour. Initially the nose was promising but first taste indicated that the fruit had faded significantly. Once it opened up in the glass things leveled out and the wine started to show some interesting notes, but (at least with this bottle) ultimately I wish that I had opened this 5 or even 10 years ago where the fruit could be fully on display from this generally great and consistent winemaker.
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Pop and pour. Bright red fruit, chocolate, and tobacco in the nose. Rich cocoa and dark red berries. Open over 2 hours, it gets better and better. Long finish of red currants with a hint of autumn leaves. Amazing how beautiful a $15 bottle of wine can be at 24 years old.
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Based on recent tasting notes, my expectations were low, although this magnum had been well cellared for 20 years. Notes of leather, dust, and licorice on the nose, the wine was lush, dark, and big, offering a mouthful of plum and cocoa after only 30 minutes of opening. The ruby color of the wine was just starting to fade to garnet on the edges. but only minimally. As the night went on, it just got better, the surprise of the night.
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WineFest in Toronto (Mike Grammer); 7/10/2016-7/12/2016 (Mike Grammer's (parents home) in Toronto): I was told by a few people this wasn't any good. After tasting it, I get why they said that, but it was a matter of taste and that it was with some bigger younger cabs. Like a Spottswoode from 94 I had a few weeks back, this is also drinking like a well aged but still in the peak years, Bordeaux. The nose is tobacco, cassis, slight bell pepper and dust. On the palate, the fruit is fading but still there, some cassis, dried cherries, with leather and some damp forest floor. Good balance. This would certainly show better on its own, but still has plenty to offer the person interested in listening to what it has to say.
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6/8/2020 - Milovino Likes this wine: 89 Points
Definitely past its prime. Decanted for an hour. Initially the nose was promising but first taste indicated that the fruit had faded significantly. Once it opened up in the glass things leveled out and the wine started to show some interesting notes, but (at least with this bottle) ultimately I wish that I had opened this 5 or even 10 years ago where the fruit could be fully on display from this generally great and consistent winemaker.
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10/12/2018 - kenv Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pop and pour. Bright red fruit, chocolate, and tobacco in the nose. Rich cocoa and dark red berries. Open over 2 hours, it gets better and better. Long finish of red currants with a hint of autumn leaves. Amazing how beautiful a $15 bottle of wine can be at 24 years old.
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2/20/2017 - oldmanalamo Likes this wine: 92 Points
Based on recent tasting notes, my expectations were low, although this magnum had been well cellared for 20 years. Notes of leather, dust, and licorice on the nose, the wine was lush, dark, and big, offering a mouthful of plum and cocoa after only 30 minutes of opening. The ruby color of the wine was just starting to fade to garnet on the edges. but only minimally. As the night went on, it just got better, the surprise of the night.
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11/5/2016 - Neecies Does not like this wine:
Others praised this wine, but I found it oxidative.
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7/11/2016 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 90 Points
WineFest in Toronto (Mike Grammer); 7/10/2016-7/12/2016 (Mike Grammer's (parents home) in Toronto): I was told by a few people this wasn't any good. After tasting it, I get why they said that, but it was a matter of taste and that it was with some bigger younger cabs. Like a Spottswoode from 94 I had a few weeks back, this is also drinking like a well aged but still in the peak years, Bordeaux. The nose is tobacco, cassis, slight bell pepper and dust. On the palate, the fruit is fading but still there, some cassis, dried cherries, with leather and some damp forest floor. Good balance. This would certainly show better on its own, but still has plenty to offer the person interested in listening to what it has to say.
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