I was worried about this one on opening. There was some seepage, the cork was damp and crumbled on opening. I filtered while decanting and was surprised by the lack of funk right out of the bottle. The bouquet was of moderately intensity and reminded me of dark fruit (black cherry & blackberry.) Very little old wine funk from the onset. The wine was moderately clear (although I didn't give it any time after removal from my cellar) and had a classic red brick color of an older wine. The mouth feel was quite silky and smooth. The flavors were of dried fruit (cherry with a touch of cranberry and prune) good acidity and a minerals. There was also a hint of cedar. The finish was faded fairly quickly and I would guess it was much longer in its youth. Overall still an enjoyable bottle that is past its prime. I'm sure this was an outstanding wine 5-10 years ago.
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8/29/2014 - OhioNerd Likes this wine: 88 Points
I was worried about this one on opening. There was some seepage, the cork was damp and crumbled on opening. I filtered while decanting and was surprised by the lack of funk right out of the bottle.
The bouquet was of moderately intensity and reminded me of dark fruit (black cherry & blackberry.) Very little old wine funk from the onset.
The wine was moderately clear (although I didn't give it any time after removal from my cellar) and had a classic red brick color of an older wine.
The mouth feel was quite silky and smooth.
The flavors were of dried fruit (cherry with a touch of cranberry and prune) good acidity and a minerals. There was also a hint of cedar.
The finish was faded fairly quickly and I would guess it was much longer in its youth.
Overall still an enjoyable bottle that is past its prime. I'm sure this was an outstanding wine 5-10 years ago.
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12/1/2010 - moxey1 wrote: flawed
Bottle beyond peak
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