This stuff is still going. Slight bit of oxidation, but it's just an aspect of the wine, not bad enough to call it flawed, just well aged. Crisp acidity, strong saline element, and a nice little streak of chalk. Turned out to be a great bargain.
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Note: I use a scale on which 86 represents a very good wine.
As noted by robmatic, this wine is approaching the end of its life. It was not truly turned, but you could sense that is getting there. Noting this, once the funk blew off it turned out to be a decent bottle. Some decent fruit remained, and it was this was balanced with good acidity.
It's not dead yet, but I am putting thee at the top of the to-drink list.
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The fact that this is even still alive is a little impressive. Thanks to a cold cellar, this bottle only shows the slightest hint of oxidation, and it's at a level that adds a little bit of interest instead of being a flaw. It also shows a little yeasty note and nervous acidity. Wait, this kind of tastes a lot like Champagne but without the bubbles. Extra points for costing $14 10 years ago and still drinking nicely.
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8/20/2020 - robmatic wrote: 88 Points
This stuff is still going. Slight bit of oxidation, but it's just an aspect of the wine, not bad enough to call it flawed, just well aged. Crisp acidity, strong saline element, and a nice little streak of chalk. Turned out to be a great bargain.
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11/14/2019 - John Nezlek wrote: 86 Points
Note: I use a scale on which 86 represents a very good wine.
As noted by robmatic, this wine is approaching the end of its life. It was not truly turned, but you could sense that is getting there. Noting this, once the funk blew off it turned out to be a decent bottle. Some decent fruit remained, and it was this was balanced with good acidity.
It's not dead yet, but I am putting thee at the top of the to-drink list.
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10/30/2018 - robmatic wrote: 89 Points
The fact that this is even still alive is a little impressive. Thanks to a cold cellar, this bottle only shows the slightest hint of oxidation, and it's at a level that adds a little bit of interest instead of being a flaw. It also shows a little yeasty note and nervous acidity. Wait, this kind of tastes a lot like Champagne but without the bubbles. Extra points for costing $14 10 years ago and still drinking nicely.
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4/23/2016 - cse Likes this wine: 86 Points
a good wine, very angular. too biting to be consumed on its own, but works well with rich cheeses. i'm sure it'd be great with oysters too.
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12/2/2013 - rogerr Does not like this wine: 85 Points
acidic and one dimensional and at all temperatures.
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