Second bottle two years later - wow - continues to be amazing! Wonderfully decadent nose leads to complex palate of red/black fruits coupled with a savory character from age. Hits on all the right cylinders...just amazed the table. On second night, open on counter - still excellent (indicating perhaps 5+ years life).
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Okay - this was a crapshoot, bought at auction...and a big winner. Full of life and vibrancy at 17 years young. Lovely balanced palate, nice spice and decent fruit...superb alone and paired great with the roast chicken.
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W.H. Smith Vertical (California Pinot Noir: Red cherry in color with a touch of that locker room once again. In the same style/mold as the 94 but not as pronounced. A touch dry on the finish – a touch too much toasty oak. Others said it had a dusty note style.
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9/4/2016 - zoeldar Likes this wine: 95 Points
Second bottle two years later - wow - continues to be amazing! Wonderfully decadent nose leads to complex palate of red/black fruits coupled with a savory character from age. Hits on all the right cylinders...just amazed the table. On second night, open on counter - still excellent (indicating perhaps 5+ years life).
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9/28/2014 - zoeldar Likes this wine: 94 Points
Okay - this was a crapshoot, bought at auction...and a big winner. Full of life and vibrancy at 17 years young. Lovely balanced palate, nice spice and decent fruit...superb alone and paired great with the roast chicken.
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1/20/2006 - jamiekutch wrote: 89 Points
W.H. Smith Vertical (California Pinot Noir: Red cherry in color with a touch of that locker room once again. In the same style/mold as the 94 but not as pronounced. A touch dry on the finish – a touch too much toasty oak. Others said it had a dusty note style.
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