Cassis, leather, smoke, and bbq sauce on the nose. Smooth entry that fades into leathery, smoky, barbecue. The finish is meaty, jerky-like with more smoke. This wine comes around full circle..."you know, for kids"...and would be great with a big chunk of steak. Overall, it's a little over the hill and the fruit has faded. Still though, not bad for being old enough to drive.
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Excellent condition. Bought upon release. Last bottle. Tight and tannic. Still with fruit present, but the angular, edgy nature of this wine still dominates 15 years later. Not sure it will ever achieve a balance which is better than the present. No hurry, but??? The '97 is much better!
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11/22/2022 - Rebecca’s Nose wrote: 92 Points
Day 2 nose-notes, as I wasn't around for Day 1.
My grandmother's attic; but, in a good way. Lovely.
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6/8/2012 - Blaufrank76 wrote: flawed
over the right time, brown color!
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2/17/2012 - jonradus wrote: 88 Points
Cassis, leather, smoke, and bbq sauce on the nose. Smooth entry that fades into leathery, smoky, barbecue. The finish is meaty, jerky-like with more smoke. This wine comes around full circle..."you know, for kids"...and would be great with a big chunk of steak. Overall, it's a little over the hill and the fruit has faded. Still though, not bad for being old enough to drive.
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1/25/2012 - Dr.Scott wrote: 90 Points
Excellent condition. Bought upon release. Last bottle. Tight and tannic. Still with fruit present, but the angular, edgy nature of this wine still dominates 15 years later. Not sure it will ever achieve a balance which is better than the present. No hurry, but??? The '97 is much better!
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2/4/2011 - AEROSMITH wrote: 93 Points
had it decantered at my favorite restaurant/was uterly fantastic .wish i had more smooth with a cherry oak finish.would only be good now .dont wait
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