Definitely lost a fair amount of its luster, but still quite drinkable. Smooth tannins, had a nice rich mouthfeel, deep berry flavors and a decent finish.
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Deep purple color, clean nose of medium plus intensity with aromas of brumble, blueberry, eucalyptus, nutmeg, cloves, prunes, leather, meat. Wine is almost fully developed. On the palate it is dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus flavor intensity of raisins, stewed black fruit, liquorice, toast, earth, leather. The finish is medium minus. Very good wine, can be aged further, but I doubt that it will improve any more.
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Still drinking wonderfully. Full black fruit, spice and tobacco nose. Incredibly full bouquet for its age. Smooth berry, cherry and light mocha palate, medium acidity and full body w fine grain tannins. Great balance and long finish. Love this wine!
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I suspect that this wine is at the tail end of its prime drinking age, but it was still very enjoyable tonight. Lots of sediment; needed decanting. Good ruby color, however. Big bouquet. Prunes, berries, earthy, leather, tobacco, spice. Ditto the palate.
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11/5/2023 - Rcolella Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent. 20 years and still amazing.
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4/25/2021 - slobak Likes this wine:
Definitely lost a fair amount of its luster, but still quite drinkable. Smooth tannins, had a nice rich mouthfeel, deep berry flavors and a decent finish.
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2/10/2019 - vpoms wrote: 92 Points
Deep purple color, clean nose of medium plus intensity with aromas of brumble, blueberry, eucalyptus, nutmeg, cloves, prunes, leather, meat. Wine is almost fully developed. On the palate it is dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus flavor intensity of raisins, stewed black fruit, liquorice, toast, earth, leather. The finish is medium minus. Very good wine, can be aged further, but I doubt that it will improve any more.
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2/10/2017 - JC Cab wrote: 92 Points
Still drinking wonderfully. Full black fruit, spice and tobacco nose. Incredibly full bouquet for its age. Smooth berry, cherry and light mocha palate, medium acidity and full body w fine grain tannins. Great balance and long finish. Love this wine!
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4/28/2016 - ProfBainbridge Likes this wine: 90 Points
I suspect that this wine is at the tail end of its prime drinking age, but it was still very enjoyable tonight. Lots of sediment; needed decanting. Good ruby color, however. Big bouquet. Prunes, berries, earthy, leather, tobacco, spice. Ditto the palate.
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