Drank with prime rib on Xmas eve and this was really nice. Definitely has smoothed out a bit since last bottle a few years ago. Nice dark fruit, and just enough acidity to keep it from feeling heavy. Nice texture and mouthfeel. Smoothed out and improved with air for 1-2 hours. One left and should be good for a couple more years without a problem. The drinking window here on CT closes in 2023 but I think well stored bottles should be fine for a while. Pushing my end window back to 2025
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Thanks to Cellar tracker - reports indicated wines that we should have consumed by now. Stored in a Vinotemp, horizontal, dark - the wine was still good but probably better a few years ago. Pleasing nose, but a bit flat on the palate. Not offensive but lacking depth and interest. Will be working on the other younger Cinq Cepages over the next few weeks.
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12/25/2023 - SpoochMan Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank with prime rib on Xmas eve and this was really nice. Definitely has smoothed out a bit since last bottle a few years ago. Nice dark fruit, and just enough acidity to keep it from feeling heavy. Nice texture and mouthfeel. Smoothed out and improved with air for 1-2 hours. One left and should be good for a couple more years without a problem. The drinking window here on CT closes in 2023 but I think well stored bottles should be fine for a while. Pushing my end window back to 2025
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11/26/2023 - pdotterw wrote:
Thanks to Cellar tracker - reports indicated wines that we should have consumed by now. Stored in a Vinotemp, horizontal, dark - the wine was still good but probably better a few years ago. Pleasing nose, but a bit flat on the palate. Not offensive but lacking depth and interest. Will be working on the other younger Cinq Cepages over the next few weeks.
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8/8/2023 - Winokdub wrote: 92 Points
Great nose. Still somevtannin and mid pallette not fully expressive. Maybe needed s longer decant. Still many good years ahead.
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3/20/2023 - marcellevi Likes this wine: 93 Points
Last bottle.
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12/24/2022 - kungfubaby Likes this wine:
I thought this had lost a little, so interesting to see other recent reviewers say it’s got time left to hold. Still an enjoyable wine.
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