Crimson color with noticeable bricking. Nose starts out somewhat dry, with aromas of black tea, subtle woody notes, and a pervasive earthiness. Within an hour of opening a beautiful tart and ripe aroma of lingonberries emerges. The palate on this is gorgeous, retaining a perfect balance of fruit, tertiary flavors and acidity. We lingered over this and it started to lose a little steam over three hours, but the majority of the experience was a delight. My fears about this being dried out (especially given Remington Norman's rather cautious comments on the longevity of the vintage) were unfounded. This is perfectly mature and warrants immediate enjoyment.
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Second bottle of this. The first one was dead. This one was alive. It had some fruit, sweetness, brown sugar. Border lining on oxidation. A sharp acidity and not very balanced on the finish. Drinkable but not good in any way. Should probably have been drunk 5-7 years ago.
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Good color. Bright red and clear. But unfortunately over the hill. No fruit. Just alcohol tones and structure. The same on the palate. Just acidity, no fruit. I guess it should have been drunk 5-10 years ago.
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3/26/2015 - SimonG wrote: 84 Points
A touch if wood varnish on the nose with a pinch of volatility. Fruit on the retreat, drinkable but past it. This bottle has seen better days. **
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10/14/2014 - NineteenEightyTwo Likes this wine: 93 Points
Crimson color with noticeable bricking. Nose starts out somewhat dry, with aromas of black tea, subtle woody notes, and a pervasive earthiness. Within an hour of opening a beautiful tart and ripe aroma of lingonberries emerges. The palate on this is gorgeous, retaining a perfect balance of fruit, tertiary flavors and acidity. We lingered over this and it started to lose a little steam over three hours, but the majority of the experience was a delight. My fears about this being dried out (especially given Remington Norman's rather cautious comments on the longevity of the vintage) were unfounded. This is perfectly mature and warrants immediate enjoyment.
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3/12/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
Pre-Paulee Birthday Dinner (Jardiniere - San Francisco CA): Very good fruit remains, just with a little too much structure. Firm with pronounced tannins, particularly near the end.
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11/5/2013 - dansamsoe wrote:
Second bottle of this. The first one was dead. This one was alive. It had some fruit, sweetness, brown sugar. Border lining on oxidation. A sharp acidity and not very balanced on the finish. Drinkable but not good in any way. Should probably have been drunk 5-7 years ago.
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9/24/2013 - dansamsoe Does not like this wine:
Good color. Bright red and clear. But unfortunately over the hill. No fruit. Just alcohol tones and structure. The same on the palate. Just acidity, no fruit. I guess it should have been drunk 5-10 years ago.
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