Hefty ullage - well below top shoulder - did not bode well but the wine was fine. Colour was a gentle blend of light red and orange, and clear. The nose was light, burnt wood, toast and some fruit. The palate was lovely with a smooth mouthfeel, wood and cake - both giving it a distinct sweetness. I think the fruit on the palate was sitting on a knife edge of acidity. Pleasant - and well worth the risk of buying such an old wine.
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Red to orange rim but healthy look. Then the nose - musty, corked with some fruit trying to get through. The palate is smooth, a bit thin but very sweet - like a watered down port. Shame it was corked.
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1/7/2007 - Olderbhoy wrote: 81 Points
Rch blood-red, orange - looking good but aged. The nOse is fruit and smoke - sadly it is the smoke that lasts but this is smooth and enjoyable.
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12/11/2006 - Olderbhoy wrote: 83 Points
Hefty ullage - well below top shoulder - did not bode well but the wine was fine. Colour was a gentle blend of light red and orange, and clear. The nose was light, burnt wood, toast and some fruit. The palate was lovely with a smooth mouthfeel, wood and cake - both giving it a distinct sweetness. I think the fruit on the palate was sitting on a knife edge of acidity. Pleasant - and well worth the risk of buying such an old wine.
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12/2/2006 - Olderbhoy wrote: flawed
Red to orange rim but healthy look. Then the nose - musty, corked with some fruit trying to get through. The palate is smooth, a bit thin but very sweet - like a watered down port. Shame it was corked.
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