Deep garnet with barely detectable clear rim; nose is far more open now (as with most '02s) with rich dark, soil-inflected fruit and hints of cola. Acids are still very brisk which really seems to make the finish explode across the palate and linger impressively. Plenty of fruit to challenge the structure here. Surprisingly on the upswing here for what it is. Very much alive (and waking up).
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9/15/2022 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Remains fresh and alive; soft and evolved, secondary character. Pleasant, tasty quaff.
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8/15/2020 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still fresh, youthful and quite good.
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2/3/2017 - jmoore431 wrote: 89 Points
Deep garnet with barely detectable clear rim; nose is far more open now (as with most '02s) with rich dark, soil-inflected fruit and hints of cola. Acids are still very brisk which really seems to make the finish explode across the palate and linger impressively. Plenty of fruit to challenge the structure here. Surprisingly on the upswing here for what it is. Very much alive (and waking up).
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10/13/2015 - jmoore431 wrote: 86 Points
Darkly colored; deep fruited, silky, brisk acidity. Merely "good"
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