Did not decant. Drinking nicely, very smooth. Nose is showing some age, but the palate is still fruity. Tannins are there but they are quite tame, especially with food. I like the balance. I think with more air this might get even better.
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Took to Postino's in Lafayette for RC's birthday. Initially opened and not decanted. Dry, tight and tannic out of the bottle so I asked to have it decanted. In about 30 - 45 minutes it opened up to a nose of fading flowers with a smooth citrus and dark fruit and cherry finish. Seemed light on the palate. Paired well with a fig, balsamic vinegar, bacon, roasted chicken on cooked arugula. Good.
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Excellent. Not sure why more people don't know about this wine/varietal. I've had two vintages of this wine ('99 and '00), both are excellent. Very difficult wine to find retail on the west coast.
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10/2/2011 - Tel007 wrote:
Did not decant. Drinking nicely, very smooth. Nose is showing some age, but the palate is still fruity. Tannins are there but they are quite tame, especially with food. I like the balance. I think with more air this might get even better.
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8/13/2007 - tanglenet wrote:
Took to Postino's in Lafayette for RC's birthday. Initially opened and not decanted. Dry, tight and tannic out of the bottle so I asked to have it decanted. In about 30 - 45 minutes it opened up to a nose of fading flowers with a smooth citrus and dark fruit and cherry finish. Seemed light on the palate. Paired well with a fig, balsamic vinegar, bacon, roasted chicken on cooked arugula. Good.
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9/7/2005 - cck wrote: 92 Points
Excellent. Not sure why more people don't know about this wine/varietal. I've had two vintages of this wine ('99 and '00), both are excellent. Very difficult wine to find retail on the west coast.
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5/15/2005 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened not decanted. Maroon red color; smell of fig and unwashed clothes (!); subtle, yet tannic. Needs some decant time to unwind.
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