side by side vertical with 2013, 2003, and 1997... very enjoyable, far more life left than you would think, and incredibly smooth... a reminder that our society has almost no clue (or patience) regarding the importance of age-ability and good wine
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Had to opportunity to purchase some old vintages from Clos du Bois, so the bottels had been stored by the winery. This 1994, showed some signs of minor evaporation and the cork had to be removed with extreme care. However, the wine inside was fantastic, aged but, still with nice fruit tastes. The age added smoothness and velvet mouth feels.
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I'm not sure what wine the previous reviewers were drinking but its not the same as mine. I've had this wine in my cellar since 1998 and while mature it is by no means past it's prime. It is a medium bodied rather feminine '80's style Cali cab of Bordeaux lineage. Nose has earth, plum, blackberry and a hint of vanilla. It has nice viscosity, long slow legs and soft velvety mouthfeel. Flavors include plum, tea, leather and a little currant. Decanted and drunk over the succeeding 2-4 hours, I find it luscious and right in my wheelhouse. Perfect with grilled steaks and truffled baked potatoes. Modern Cali Fruit bomb cab lovers will not like this wine but I find it very appealing. Wish I had more!
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6/13/2021 - Dine&Vine wrote: 89 Points
Certainly past its prime, brick red with a bit of Bret on the nose. Fleeting fruit with leathery components dominate; 2 of 3 liked it.
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8/9/2019 - sp4388 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice! Delicious savory plummy fruit, velvety
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3/13/2018 - cupoverflowing1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
side by side vertical with 2013, 2003, and 1997... very enjoyable, far more life left than you would think, and incredibly smooth... a reminder that our society has almost no clue (or patience) regarding the importance of age-ability and good wine
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4/1/2017 - now_in_mi Likes this wine: 95 Points
Had to opportunity to purchase some old vintages from Clos du Bois, so the bottels had been stored by the winery. This 1994, showed some signs of minor evaporation and the cork had to be removed with extreme care. However, the wine inside was fantastic, aged but, still with nice fruit tastes. The age added smoothness and velvet mouth feels.
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10/14/2012 - oldwines wrote: 94 Points
I'm not sure what wine the previous reviewers were drinking but its not the same as mine. I've had this wine in my cellar since 1998 and while mature it is by no means past it's prime. It is a medium bodied rather feminine '80's style Cali cab of Bordeaux lineage. Nose has earth, plum, blackberry and a hint of vanilla. It has nice viscosity, long slow legs and soft velvety mouthfeel. Flavors include plum, tea, leather and a little currant. Decanted and drunk over the succeeding 2-4 hours, I find it luscious and right in my wheelhouse. Perfect with grilled steaks and truffled baked potatoes. Modern Cali Fruit bomb cab lovers will not like this wine but I find it very appealing. Wish I had more!
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