Still kicking! surprised to see this particular wine still drinkable but it was pretty tasty. the fruit has faded a bit but so have any edges. very drinkable.
Stored at room temperature for a decade probably. Decanted for sediment.
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≈1 hr in a small tasting glass before I got to it; Also, of UNCERTAIN storage before Dan recently obtained it;
N: Some init barnyrd which blows off to creamy oak atop ripe berries
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtins frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) met by astringent pucker which pretty much resolves by the LONG, balanced finish with a distinct swtness to the fairly innocuous, dusty tannins. Approachable now with food, might still improve a bit, then make its 15th without problem. 14% ABV; My EXC-/EXC.
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5/28/2022 - Chrisinroch wrote:
Still kicking! surprised to see this particular wine still drinkable but it was pretty tasty. the fruit has faded a bit but so have any edges. very drinkable.
Stored at room temperature for a decade probably. Decanted for sediment.
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5/11/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Winebar [1 Rosé, 3 Whites, 8 Reds, & 6 *shared* bottles] from 05/10/19 (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): Dan, THANK you for sharing yet ANOTHER of your successful "purchases"! ;)
≈1 hr in a small tasting glass before I got to it; Also, of UNCERTAIN storage before Dan recently obtained it;
N: Some init barnyrd which blows off to creamy oak atop ripe berries
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtins frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) met by astringent pucker which pretty much resolves by the LONG, balanced finish with a distinct swtness to the fairly innocuous, dusty tannins. Approachable now with food, might still improve a bit, then make its 15th without problem. 14% ABV; My EXC-/EXC.
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6/7/2015 - jonr Likes this wine: 88 Points
A good Malbech. Well stored. Perfect mach to bloody beefs. Good balanced fruit, soft tannins and quite long aftertaste. Almost full bodied.
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3/19/2012 - mfdartist wrote: 91 Points
Oak cask makes such a difference
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2/21/2012 - mfdartist wrote: 92 Points
So easy to drink. I have stepped up from my go to Malbec but you need to get the Oak Cask
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