I was scared that this bottle would be no good when I saw the most recent reviews and I was shocked by just how perfect it is right now. Amazing nose of cassis, red fruits, some cedar box, but all mellow. on the palate silky tannins with balanced acidity. classic realm flavor profile from the late 2000 time period. I think it's at its peak right now. drink now through 2028
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Not rating, as this bottle appeared to have some cork taint. Though after decanting via the glass the "off" tasted subsided, it was still present...a shame since it was my last bottle, though probably was past prime.
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whiff of reduction on the initial pour - decanted for an hour, and the wine still wasn't showing much, to the point where I thought it might be flawed. After about two hours it finally started to open up. Second half of the bottle on day two was much better - hence the 92 rating.
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1/19/2024 - Nedder_travels_the_world wrote: 96 Points
I was scared that this bottle would be no good when I saw the most recent reviews and I was shocked by just how perfect it is right now. Amazing nose of cassis, red fruits, some cedar box, but all mellow. on the palate silky tannins with balanced acidity. classic realm flavor profile from the late 2000 time period. I think it's at its peak right now. drink now through 2028
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12/13/2022 - jcosindc wrote:
Not rating, as this bottle appeared to have some cork taint. Though after decanting via the glass the "off" tasted subsided, it was still present...a shame since it was my last bottle, though probably was past prime.
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1/17/2020 - gteran76 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decent wine, settled and mellowed with finesses and minerality. Medium body and short finish.
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7/21/2019 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 90 Points
Drank from a 3 liter that required a little decanting. Good enough but a little tired with almost no intensity. Drink these now.
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3/18/2018 - AngryPrez Likes this wine: 92 Points
whiff of reduction on the initial pour - decanted for an hour, and the wine still wasn't showing much, to the point where I thought it might be flawed. After about two hours it finally started to open up. Second half of the bottle on day two was much better - hence the 92 rating.
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