Bought a bottle in an auction. Cork has been lightly decomposed with visible sign of leak. I didn't expect this to be enjoyable, but surprisingly it still has noticeable black fruit with fine sweet tannins. Had some funk when opened, but it disappeared after 10 minutes in a glass. Depending on storage condition, this one can be still enjoyable.
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Surprisingly still quite fresh nose of plums, cedar and dark cherries. Moderate color and bright palate after 10 minutes in the glass. Really quite lovely overall and drinking better than i expected.
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Delicious bright cherry, earth, cedar flavors, long finish. Excellent pairing with grilled salmon. I don't know what some other reviewers were drinking, but it wasn't the same as this bottle. Purchased on release and stored in my cellar, this is drinking very nicely.
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Tasted by Joe and Terry (5/5/09) At first it seemed that the time had taken it's toll on this one, which was one of my favorites when I first stocked my cellar with it in 2000. But true to it's form it rose to the occasion and delivered all the subtle earth tones and hint of fruit that I had come to enjoy. Hated to see the last one go, but what a nice ride this wine offered over the years.
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4/20/2016 - coolfella Likes this wine: 86 Points
Bought a bottle in an auction. Cork has been lightly decomposed with visible sign of leak. I didn't expect this to be enjoyable, but surprisingly it still has noticeable black fruit with fine sweet tannins. Had some funk when opened, but it disappeared after 10 minutes in a glass. Depending on storage condition, this one can be still enjoyable.
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11/16/2011 - Ajnate wrote:
Surprisingly still quite fresh nose of plums, cedar and dark cherries. Moderate color and bright palate after 10 minutes in the glass. Really quite lovely overall and drinking better than i expected.
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4/7/2011 - no leashes wrote: 89 Points
Delicious bright cherry, earth, cedar flavors, long finish. Excellent pairing with grilled salmon. I don't know what some other reviewers were drinking, but it wasn't the same as this bottle. Purchased on release and stored in my cellar, this is drinking very nicely.
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5/5/2009 - Bombard wrote: 80 Points
Tasted by Joe and Terry (5/5/09) At first it seemed that the time had taken it's toll on this one, which was one of my favorites when I first stocked my cellar with it in 2000. But true to it's form it rose to the occasion and delivered all the subtle earth tones and hint of fruit that I had come to enjoy. Hated to see the last one go, but what a nice ride this wine offered over the years.
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5/4/2007 - Kistle wrote:
very tasty. drinking well. drink within the next year or two
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