Pale ruby color, and the capsule showed some evidence of light seepage, so I was a bit sketched out about this bottle. Pulled the cork, let the wine get some air for two hours, and I was shocked at how well it started showing. Nose of rich strawberry jam, roasted figs, smoke, sweet herbs. On the palate it's full-bodied and rich, of course, with a bold texture and medium-low acid. Rich fruit (baked figs, blackberry jam, sweet cranberry sauce), this is still lively and fruity, but I get lots in the non-fruit realm: roasted coffee, anise cookie, charcoal pit, sweet tobacco, smoke, pine tar. Actually drank this with some homemade Cincinnati chili. Crazy-ass pairing, but my wife and I enjoyed it. Impressive for an auction buy at $20. There's still a lot to like in some old 2003s.
Our OTBN wine. Medium brick red, a bit of fade at the edges. Distinct legs. Aromas/flavors of cherry and vanilla. Long finish; nice presence. Balanced. Stood up to spicy food, i.e, Southwest and Thai cuisine. Very nice now, but could last another 1-2 years in the cellar.
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Decanted 4 hours. The wine was good not great. The nose was very tight and didn't open up much more after letting it sit. The color was dark red. Earthy finish, stiffled fruit but some dark fruit present.
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11/21/2015 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Pale ruby color, and the capsule showed some evidence of light seepage, so I was a bit sketched out about this bottle. Pulled the cork, let the wine get some air for two hours, and I was shocked at how well it started showing. Nose of rich strawberry jam, roasted figs, smoke, sweet herbs. On the palate it's full-bodied and rich, of course, with a bold texture and medium-low acid. Rich fruit (baked figs, blackberry jam, sweet cranberry sauce), this is still lively and fruity, but I get lots in the non-fruit realm: roasted coffee, anise cookie, charcoal pit, sweet tobacco, smoke, pine tar. Actually drank this with some homemade Cincinnati chili. Crazy-ass pairing, but my wife and I enjoyed it. Impressive for an auction buy at $20. There's still a lot to like in some old 2003s.
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2/28/2015 - ISOPinot Likes this wine: 89 Points
Our OTBN wine. Medium brick red, a bit of fade at the edges. Distinct legs. Aromas/flavors of cherry and vanilla. Long finish; nice presence. Balanced. Stood up to spicy food, i.e, Southwest and Thai cuisine. Very nice now, but could last another 1-2 years in the cellar.
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5/8/2011 - ey1294 wrote: flawed
CORKED
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3/12/2011 - The Thirsty Dog wrote: 90 Points
Nice CDP with decent fruit and typical tapenade/olive overtones. Great with food, good balance, and a lovely little drinker. Ready now.
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3/20/2010 - ey1294 wrote: 87 Points
Decanted 4 hours. The wine was good not great. The nose was very tight and didn't open up much more after letting it sit. The color was dark red. Earthy finish, stiffled fruit but some dark fruit present.
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