Dark, slightly cloudy red (no signs of bricking). Strawberry bush and softly burnt toast on the nose. A little frizzante at first, then strong fruit - raspberries, cranberries, and blueberries - comes through, well integrated acid, woody tannins, and a tangy, medium finish. I was worried about it being past its prime, but it was just fine. Day 2: Vacu-vined and left on counter. Have to say it is much improved tonight - no frizzante, no burnt notes, no tangyness, and now there's a big burst of cherries in the mid-palate, plus the finish is longer and better. Should have decanted it last night. 89+.
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2/12/2010 - merryberry wrote: 87 Points
Dark, slightly cloudy red (no signs of bricking). Strawberry bush and softly burnt toast on the nose. A little frizzante at first, then strong fruit - raspberries, cranberries, and blueberries - comes through, well integrated acid, woody tannins, and a tangy, medium finish. I was worried about it being past its prime, but it was just fine.
Day 2: Vacu-vined and left on counter. Have to say it is much improved tonight - no frizzante, no burnt notes, no tangyness, and now there's a big burst of cherries in the mid-palate, plus the finish is longer and better. Should have decanted it last night. 89+.
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12/3/2009 - Joelene wrote: flawed
corked, dead
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1/10/2009 - goobz wrote: 88 Points
Surprisingly good given the age. Silky tannins, plenty of fruit, balanced finish. Nice.
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1/9/2009 - Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn wrote: 91 Points
nice, fruity, mellow tannins, better than the last couple of bottles.
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9/20/2008 - Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn wrote: flawed
Everfescent, with lots of priccle of dissolved CO2. No body to speak off.
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