Popped my last bottle at Ruxbin in Chicago. Cork broke in half again, but restaurant decanted so all is well.
Tasting notes similar to last time, only I would add this wine is perfect right now. Silky smooth tanins and bursting with berry and stone fruit flavors. Yum !
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Stored on it's side for past 6 years. Cork broke in half, but I got the bottom half out cleanly. Loads of sediment on the side. Tried straight into the glass, but was tightly wound and I would agree with the astringent comment in another review. So, used the decanter and wow, a really nice wine. Firm tannic backbone and incredible mouthfeel. Had Bordeaux qualities. Really enjoyed this one.
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opened and drank right away, everyone thought it was still very much alive conflicting others reviews. this has sat unmoved for years in my cellar, maybe the reson for the difference in views.
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2/29/2024 - Winokdub wrote: 90 Points
Nice aroma. Still had some traces of fruit but gettinga bit tired. Time, or probably past time, to drink up.
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1/11/2013 - PackerJon wrote: 95 Points
Popped my last bottle at Ruxbin in Chicago. Cork broke in half again, but restaurant decanted so all is well.
Tasting notes similar to last time, only I would add this wine is perfect right now. Silky smooth tanins and bursting with berry and stone fruit flavors. Yum !
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3/23/2011 - PackerJon wrote: 93 Points
Stored on it's side for past 6 years. Cork broke in half, but I got the bottom half out cleanly. Loads of sediment on the side. Tried straight into the glass, but was tightly wound and I would agree with the astringent comment in another review. So, used the decanter and wow, a really nice wine. Firm tannic backbone and incredible mouthfeel. Had Bordeaux qualities. Really enjoyed this one.
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6/16/2010 - wishiwereking wrote: 92 Points
opened and drank right away, everyone thought it was still very much alive conflicting others reviews.
this has sat unmoved for years in my cellar, maybe the reson for the difference in views.
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12/5/2009 - wyliehart wrote: 89 Points
Still had nice nose and fruit but is a bit astringent on the finish. Definitely post-peak as of Dec 2009
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