Drunk over dinner hence short note but this was magnificent. Almost Musar levels of spicy hedonism and only 12.5% ABV. Probably at its peak but certainly not declining.
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Last of six auction bottles. Fill into the neck, cork only soaked on the end. Plenty of fruit, but it was a raisiny mess (same as bottle five). Cooked, I guess. Too bad. 12.8% ABV (flawed)
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Fourth of six auction bottles with one previous owner and base neck fills. Cork soaked half an inch in one spot. Best bottle yet. Nose evenly divided between elegant undergrowth and tobacco leaf notes and aged black cherry with the same on the well concentrated, silky palate. Little to no unresolved tannins in evidence. Perfect acidity. A real joy to ring in the new year with. 12.8% ABV (great; distinctly above average; distinguished/****/17.5/93)
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Last bottle of a case that never disappointed. Well aged, fully developed, now in its late drinking window. Charming, sweet aromas, leather, caramel, cigar box, plum, pencil. Drink now.
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1/1/2024 - JMellet wrote: 85 Points
Well past its prime
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9/10/2023 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
Drunk over dinner hence short note but this was magnificent. Almost Musar levels of spicy hedonism and only 12.5% ABV. Probably at its peak but certainly not declining.
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6/20/2023 - Jake Barnes wrote: flawed
Last of six auction bottles. Fill into the neck, cork only soaked on the end. Plenty of fruit, but it was a raisiny mess (same as bottle five). Cooked, I guess. Too bad. 12.8% ABV (flawed)
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12/31/2022 - Jake Barnes Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fourth of six auction bottles with one previous owner and base neck fills. Cork soaked half an inch in one spot. Best bottle yet. Nose evenly divided between elegant undergrowth and tobacco leaf notes and aged black cherry with the same on the well concentrated, silky palate. Little to no unresolved tannins in evidence. Perfect acidity. A real joy to ring in the new year with. 12.8% ABV (great; distinctly above average; distinguished/****/17.5/93)
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12/28/2022 - CarpeDiem! Likes this wine: 91 Points
Last bottle of a case that never disappointed. Well aged, fully developed, now in its late drinking window. Charming, sweet aromas, leather, caramel, cigar box, plum, pencil. Drink now.
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