N: Initially VERY Madeira-like: IF tasted blindly, I'd have guessed 'twas fortified. However, over time carmelized notes emerged, & eventually raisins. Not at all "classic", but distinctive nonetheless, & seemingly > attractive with addt'l air.
P: LM body; Rndish entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt met by a BIT of astringent pucker which stays in contact with the init frt as it fairly seamlessly transitions into a LONG, beautifully BALANCED finish with an attractive tangy/swtness (55:45) to the few, TOTALLY unoffensive, yet still firming, very, VERY fine tannins. For now, + should still work with lighter fare (though not improving) through '21, poss '22. My EXC+, & I might even consider more save for the unusual aromas.
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Port like flavors with a lighter body would have had me guessing a Portuguese red table wine. Significant acidity and tannin for the age. Way outplayed a 1993 from earlier in the evening.
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Popped poured. Similar to my previous notes on 1/1/2013. Not a whole lot has changed since I last visited this wine...maybe it's lost a little bit of steam? It's still a great drink right now. Take advantage while you can. Sadly, this was my last bottle.
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9/20/2020 - rjquillin Likes this wine:
Really can't add much to prior notes, just a wonderful aged cab now 36. Foolishly only purchased three in '11.
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11/30/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Winebar [4 Whites, 8 Reds, & 7 *shared* bottles] from 11/29/19 (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): Oscar & José, THANK you for making it possible for me to taste this! :)
N: Initially VERY Madeira-like: IF tasted blindly, I'd have guessed 'twas fortified. However, over time carmelized notes emerged, & eventually raisins. Not at all "classic", but distinctive nonetheless, & seemingly > attractive with addt'l air.
P: LM body; Rndish entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt met by a BIT of astringent pucker which stays in contact with the init frt as it fairly seamlessly transitions into a LONG, beautifully BALANCED finish with an attractive tangy/swtness (55:45) to the few, TOTALLY unoffensive, yet still firming, very, VERY fine tannins. For now, + should still work with lighter fare (though not improving) through '21, poss '22. My EXC+, & I might even consider more save for the unusual aromas.
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10/13/2018 - BrunelloBob wrote: 90 Points
Port like flavors with a lighter body would have had me guessing a Portuguese red table wine. Significant acidity and tannin for the age. Way outplayed a 1993 from earlier in the evening.
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11/26/2014 - Apollo_Creed wrote: 92 Points
Hard to believe this wine is 30 years old.
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5/13/2014 - thesternowl Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped poured. Similar to my previous notes on 1/1/2013. Not a whole lot has changed since I last visited this wine...maybe it's lost a little bit of steam? It's still a great drink right now. Take advantage while you can. Sadly, this was my last bottle.
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