This wine was still well within the drinking window. We semi-slow oxed (opened the bottle, poured a taste, and then let it sit) for about 2 hours, maybe 3, and it was still opening up as we drank it.
No tasting notes, forgot to take them. Scored as 94, but if it's your style, it might be higher.
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Still showing a bit closed with deep dark red fruit on the nose and the palate. Air time during the meal did not seem to greatly effect the bouquet or palate. The fruit was still beneath the tannins, which were, although silky, were masking the fruit. One would think sixteen years enough time to show better? EG #WineArchitect #Araujo
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1/22/2022 - Max S. Likes this wine: 94 Points
This wine was still well within the drinking window. We semi-slow oxed (opened the bottle, poured a taste, and then let it sit) for about 2 hours, maybe 3, and it was still opening up as we drank it.
No tasting notes, forgot to take them. Scored as 94, but if it's your style, it might be higher.
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5/18/2013 - WineArchitect Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still showing a bit closed with deep dark red fruit on the nose and the palate. Air time during the meal did not seem to greatly effect the bouquet or palate. The fruit was still beneath the tannins, which were, although silky, were masking the fruit. One would think sixteen years enough time to show better? EG #WineArchitect #Araujo
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