Bought to celebrate our 20th anniversary. It became obvious that the merchant had taken great care of this wine, as its condition was very nice. Cork in good shape. Decanted for a quick 30 minutes. Nice brown tinge to the color. Tannins had mostly faded, but the fruit, oak, and acid were all still present and well integrated. I had feared this wine would be in much worse condition, so this was a very pleasant surprise.
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Cork disintegrated half way out. Some lightening in color, but not as much as I would have expected. Soft entry. Gentle, dark fruits. Overall gestalt was a weird likeness to a vintage port - sort of raisiny. Really nice texture. Past prime, but enjoyable. 87
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3/26/2016 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 90 Points
Bought to celebrate our 20th anniversary. It became obvious that the merchant had taken great care of this wine, as its condition was very nice. Cork in good shape. Decanted for a quick 30 minutes. Nice brown tinge to the color. Tannins had mostly faded, but the fruit, oak, and acid were all still present and well integrated. I had feared this wine would be in much worse condition, so this was a very pleasant surprise.
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5/24/2015 - swade wrote: 87 Points
Cork disintegrated half way out. Some lightening in color, but not as much as I would have expected. Soft entry. Gentle, dark fruits. Overall gestalt was a weird likeness to a vintage port - sort of raisiny. Really nice texture. Past prime, but enjoyable. 87
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1/27/2011 - kronk1012 wrote:
Really past prime. No nose and fruit almost gone. Did improve after being open for a while. The lesson here: keep track of your cellar.
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7/8/2009 - Schwengan wrote: 91 Points
Opened as a back up to Far Niente Cab, turned out to be perfect in that role, but didn't measure up to the Far Niente. Fruit still stong and complex.
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1/21/2007 - mlawren1 wrote:
Beautiful wine, well integrated fruit, spice, and tannin. cherries and berries with hints of mint.
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