Plastic cork. Nothing on the nose except vinegar immediately on opening. On the palate; PnP = vinegar, 15min-1hr = heat - pepper, >1hr = plum. This wine, as suggested below, needed decantation (~1hr) but only held its flavour and complexity (what little was left) for hour or so, then it just became a flat flabby plum bomb. I found this bottle lurking about and long forgotten in my basement a few years back, I probably should have opened it then and there as a reward for finding it. Time has offered this wine no favor and this bottle seemed way past its prime. I am noting 35 bottles still cellared here, I am curious to see if any notes will pop up in the future with positive reviews.
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Probably past its prime but it was the last bottle of a case I'll always remember fondly. Great body, complex wine with earthy notes and a long finish.
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3/22/2014 - p2002 wrote: flawed
Plastic cork. Nothing on the nose except vinegar immediately on opening. On the palate; PnP = vinegar, 15min-1hr = heat - pepper, >1hr = plum. This wine, as suggested below, needed decantation (~1hr) but only held its flavour and complexity (what little was left) for hour or so, then it just became a flat flabby plum bomb.
I found this bottle lurking about and long forgotten in my basement a few years back, I probably should have opened it then and there as a reward for finding it. Time has offered this wine no favor and this bottle seemed way past its prime. I am noting 35 bottles still cellared here, I am curious to see if any notes will pop up in the future with positive reviews.
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8/7/2010 - bcmatthias wrote: 84 Points
Past its prime. Should have decanted.
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3/12/2010 - bryon m wrote: 90 Points
Tahoe Trip BBQ. Good color and body. Flavors are not as pronaounced as before. Still has good oak and fruit. Enjoyable and can last another year.
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1/24/2010 - cliffo41 wrote: 86 Points
Probably past its prime but it was the last bottle of a case I'll always remember fondly. Great body, complex wine with earthy notes and a long finish.
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7/3/2009 - bryon m wrote:
Brought to Bazillian dinner but did not have any.
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