Consistent with others' notes. Dark ruby color and medium to heavy body. Fruits/primary tastes mostly gone, with secondary characteristics predominant and somewhat drying tannins. The middle is largely spent. Tasty for its age, but should have been opened 10 years ago. Not unpleasant but just ok. Drank half bottle slow ox over 2 hours.
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Well played it down for 8 years but now I think it's on it's edge. Color still good. Nose is a little burnt embers. Tannis high. Dry finish with some friut that indistinguishable.
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Decanted for two hours and it needed every bit of time to show up completely. Very fine nose, with dark fruits and at times, deep rose fragrances. Full mouth feel with some acidity, earthy, spicy and solid, but not overly long, finish. Tannins were evident but not overpowering. A real treat to enjoy at this stage in its' maturity.
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This is drinking very well. Slight browning but still some berry fruit with smoke and char. Some tannin but not especially acidic. It will keep a bit longer.
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4/15/2024 - kzkpt wrote: 88 Points
Consistent with others' notes. Dark ruby color and medium to heavy body. Fruits/primary tastes mostly gone, with secondary characteristics predominant and somewhat drying tannins. The middle is largely spent. Tasty for its age, but should have been opened 10 years ago. Not unpleasant but just ok. Drank half bottle slow ox over 2 hours.
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5/19/2021 - RieslingFanatic wrote:
Has now tipped over the edge. Still drinkable but past its best.
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12/28/2018 - vmjr wrote: 85 Points
Well played it down for 8 years but now I think it's on it's edge. Color still good. Nose is a little burnt embers. Tannis high. Dry finish with some friut that indistinguishable.
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4/21/2017 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted for two hours and it needed every bit of time to show up completely. Very fine nose, with dark fruits and at times, deep rose fragrances. Full mouth feel with some acidity, earthy, spicy and solid, but not overly long, finish. Tannins were evident but not overpowering. A real treat to enjoy at this stage in its' maturity.
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7/15/2016 - Doblk Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is drinking very well. Slight browning but still some berry fruit with smoke and char. Some tannin but not especially acidic. It will keep a bit longer.
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