This is probably at or very close to peak drinking now - still has wonderfully elegant strawberry notes and a very lengthy finish. Such a great bottle and the age has really helped resolve the tannins.
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Just shy of 4 years since my last bottle. This was decanted for 20 min but improved throughout dinner. I would suggest an hour decant at this point. A nicely balanced and extremely polished wine. Just shy of being as polished as some of the Bond wines. Still has plenty of fruit and a long finish. In its prime but given the fruit and balance, this should continue to drink well for a few more years. No rush. Sadly my last bottle.
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Double decant and drank after 2 hours…Deep purple color, huge nose of ripe dark fruit (impressive for 20 year old wine). The wine is rich, with tons of dark, rich fruit, good acidity, smooth tannins and super long finish. Been holding on to this wine for 18 years and it actually lived up to the expectations.
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2/24/2024 - BradleyL Likes this wine: 95 Points
This is probably at or very close to peak drinking now - still has wonderfully elegant strawberry notes and a very lengthy finish. Such a great bottle and the age has really helped resolve the tannins.
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12/20/2023 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 94 Points
Just shy of 4 years since my last bottle. This was decanted for 20 min but improved throughout dinner. I would suggest an hour decant at this point. A nicely balanced and extremely polished wine. Just shy of being as polished as some of the Bond wines. Still has plenty of fruit and a long finish. In its prime but given the fruit and balance, this should continue to drink well for a few more years. No rush. Sadly my last bottle.
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12/17/2023 - peterk Likes this wine:
Beautifully integrated - fruit, tannin, acidity all in balance
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9/1/2023 - NY Wino Likes this wine: 96 Points
Double decant and drank after 2 hours…Deep purple color, huge nose of ripe dark fruit (impressive for 20 year old wine). The wine is rich, with tons of dark, rich fruit, good acidity, smooth tannins and super long finish. Been holding on to this wine for 18 years and it actually lived up to the expectations.
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4/7/2023 - Fftjr wrote: 93 Points
Could have benefited from hour or two decant. Lots of fruit. Vibrant tannins deep purple. Great nose. 5-10 more before ready.
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