Found a couple of bottles of this in my cellar, and on opening I was surprised by its condition despite its age. It has unexpectedly developed some complexity with a distinct nutty finish, minerals and oak. Decent body, still pleasant.
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Fairly appealing nose, but it's definitely over the hill. It's quite thin, the flavors aren't that interesting, and it ends with a hint of rubbing alcohol. However, it has still retained its balance. I really liked the 06 and was disappointed by this effort.
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Finished the second bottle last night. Still very thin, maybe even thinner than last time. Wine just doesnt have much body. Past prime. Drink rest now or use for cooking.
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Initial tasting was nice, smooth creamy light fruit followed by vanilla and oak follow through. The problem is that it ends there. Not complex, but decent with cheese and basic dinner
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2/15/2015 - Bruce 1er wrote: 86 Points
Found a couple of bottles of this in my cellar, and on opening I was surprised by its condition despite its age. It has unexpectedly developed some complexity with a distinct nutty finish, minerals and oak. Decent body, still pleasant.
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3/27/2009 - christyler wrote: 83 Points
Fairly appealing nose, but it's definitely over the hill. It's quite thin, the flavors aren't that interesting, and it ends with a hint of rubbing alcohol. However, it has still retained its balance. I really liked the 06 and was disappointed by this effort.
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5/18/2007 - gschneider wrote: 83 Points
Finished the second bottle last night. Still very thin, maybe even thinner than last time. Wine just doesnt have much body. Past prime. Drink rest now or use for cooking.
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12/4/2006 - gschneider wrote: 84 Points
Initial tasting was nice, smooth creamy light fruit followed by vanilla and oak follow through. The problem is that it ends there. Not complex, but decent with cheese and basic dinner
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1/26/2006 - Big Time wrote: 80 Points
pretty pale, little fruit, when cooler initially a little astringent, better as warms but peaks quickly
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