Served blind, evolved tertiary notes and some berried. Silky smooth tannins. In a great place. Aging CDP is a hit or miss so I would recommend drinking now since it’s in the middle of peak drinking window.
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Drank 10 years beyond its age; dark fruit, but definition, energy and life were a bit lacking (surprised me); after 30 mins of air (no decant), the wine was an interesting complement to dinner. 50/5/13/12/8
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Flavors similar to my TN of a couple weeks ago, but this time the porty, overripe aspects came on quickly. Probably shouldn't have decanted (one hour). Some tasters thought this was "cooked". Whatever the case, if you have any I would drink now and don't decant!
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Decanted one hour. a touch of sediment. Really nice, spicy aromas of black fruits, leather, earth and spices. The palate is fairly rich and round, with sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit, spices, herbs, licorice, and excellent concentration. Complex, rich, spicy finish. Only concern is that after two hours a slightly plummy, porty aspect emerged that tells me this wines is starting its downhill run. Drink up!!
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7/25/2023 - Ara Kafafian Likes this wine: 92 Points
Served blind, evolved tertiary notes and some berried. Silky smooth tannins. In a great place. Aging CDP is a hit or miss so I would recommend drinking now since it’s in the middle of peak drinking window.
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12/18/2022 - Johnny C NYC wrote: 88 Points
Drank 10 years beyond its age; dark fruit, but definition, energy and life were a bit lacking (surprised me); after 30 mins of air (no decant), the wine was an interesting complement to dinner. 50/5/13/12/8
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10/22/2021 - BHRH Likes this wine: 88 Points
Flavors similar to my TN of a couple weeks ago, but this time the porty, overripe aspects came on quickly. Probably shouldn't have decanted (one hour). Some tasters thought this was "cooked". Whatever the case, if you have any I would drink now and don't decant!
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10/9/2021 - BHRH Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted one hour. a touch of sediment. Really nice, spicy aromas of black fruits, leather, earth and spices. The palate is fairly rich and round, with sweet black cherry and blackberry fruit, spices, herbs, licorice, and excellent concentration. Complex, rich, spicy finish. Only concern is that after two hours a slightly plummy, porty aspect emerged that tells me this wines is starting its downhill run. Drink up!!
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4/22/2021 - sastewart wrote: flawed
Lightly corked
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