Popped this open along with a 1998 Wolf Blass shiraz from the same year for a lamb chop dinner. Didn't have great hopes for either one given their ages. Clear but somewhat rusty in color; nose smacked of dust and attic odors....spousal unit called it laundry-basket dirty clothes. Both the nose and the taste (some fruit starting to appear), did improve after 30 minutes or so....but we can't really give this anything more than a 80.
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4/19/2020 - cephomer wrote: 88 Points
Popped and poured. Black fruit and pepper here. Not much else to report. Forgettable bottle
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4/9/2020 - Bill Martin wrote: 85 Points
Wax didn't keep the lower 1/3 of the cork from deteriorating, but the wine itself was still the same fruit bomb it was 20 years ago.
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12/28/2014 - larryw Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Popped this open along with a 1998 Wolf Blass shiraz from the same year for a lamb chop dinner. Didn't have great hopes for either one given their ages. Clear but somewhat rusty in color; nose smacked of dust and attic odors....spousal unit called it laundry-basket dirty clothes. Both the nose and the taste (some fruit starting to appear), did improve after 30 minutes or so....but we can't really give this anything more than a 80.
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10/21/2013 - Barbotus wrote:
Surprisingly good considering age and expected ability to age. Nothing special, but decent. No points, but enjoyable.
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3/29/2011 - no leashes wrote: 86 Points
Better than last bottle, but fading fast. Decent plum, red cherry and cedar flavors.
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