Definitely past its prime but still very pleasant: red fruit still showing with tannin fully mellowed. Improved as it opened up for an hour or more, then plateaued. Cab flavor still there with lots of subtle undertones.
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This bottle was a little tired. Fruit had really faded, but there were nice mature cab notes. I picked up some noticeable va too. Oh well- still was enjoyable.
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We've recently been trying some of these older vintages from our cellar. This wine held up better than our 1995 Beringer Private Reserve, and a 1994 Ridge Monte Bello. It tasted like it still has some years left. Good, cause we still have some. Perfect balance, no oxidation, and a pleasure to drink.
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Very nice fruit that has matured well. Needs to be filtered - a lot of sediment. Aroma opened up after bottle had been decanted for a short period. Still has a few good years left!
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10/26/2019 - wgilbert3 wrote: 85 Points
Way past it's prime but still had some nice cab character. Lots of sediment
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8/12/2018 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Definitely past its prime but still very pleasant: red fruit still showing with tannin fully mellowed. Improved as it opened up for an hour or more, then plateaued. Cab flavor still there with lots of subtle undertones.
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11/8/2014 - jdabrowski1027 wrote:
This bottle was a little tired. Fruit had really faded, but there were nice mature cab notes. I picked up some noticeable va too. Oh well- still was enjoyable.
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9/15/2014 - Oliveoyl Likes this wine: 92 Points
We've recently been trying some of these older vintages from our cellar. This wine held up better than our 1995 Beringer Private Reserve, and a 1994 Ridge Monte Bello. It tasted like it still has some years left. Good, cause we still have some. Perfect balance, no oxidation, and a pleasure to drink.
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2/20/2013 - MerlinAT19 wrote: 91 Points
Very nice fruit that has matured well. Needs to be filtered - a lot of sediment. Aroma opened up after bottle had been decanted for a short period. Still has a few good years left!
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