4 hour magnum decant. Paired with Xmas dinner (rotisserie roasted leg of lamb, hasselback potato, harrisa roasted carrots, and a harvest salad). Pay no attention to the CT drinking window, this wine continues to improve. Ripe fruit and herbal notes, soft mouthfeel, depth, and a lengthy finish that begs to pour another glass. Delicious! I continue to enjoy the journey of this '09!
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Opened a magnum and gave it a 2 hr decant for Thanksgiving Dinner. 2hr decant and 2hrs of drinking wasn't enough time for this one. The fruit was subdued, more presence of mineral and salinity on the finish. Tannins were a little present. The 750s are drinking better right now. Will need to open much earlier or give my remaining magnums more cellar time.
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Love this wine! It's been quite a journey drinking it as it has evolved over the years. Mature, silky, soft with plenty of fruit. Thoroughly enjoyable. Despite the CT drinking window, there is many more years on this wine.
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12/27/2023 - Mr. Slate wrote: 94 Points
4 hour magnum decant. Paired with Xmas dinner (rotisserie roasted leg of lamb, hasselback potato, harrisa roasted carrots, and a harvest salad). Pay no attention to the CT drinking window, this wine continues to improve. Ripe fruit and herbal notes, soft mouthfeel, depth, and a lengthy finish that begs to pour another glass. Delicious! I continue to enjoy the journey of this '09!
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11/25/2021 - Mr. Slate Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened a magnum and gave it a 2 hr decant for Thanksgiving Dinner. 2hr decant and 2hrs of drinking wasn't enough time for this one. The fruit was subdued, more presence of mineral and salinity on the finish. Tannins were a little present. The 750s are drinking better right now. Will need to open much earlier or give my remaining magnums more cellar time.
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9/29/2021 - Mr. Slate Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious!
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6/13/2021 - Mr. Slate Likes this wine: 93 Points
Love this wine! It's been quite a journey drinking it as it has evolved over the years. Mature, silky, soft with plenty of fruit. Thoroughly enjoyable. Despite the CT drinking window, there is many more years on this wine.
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2/20/2021 - Mr. Slate Likes this wine: 93 Points
Continues to improve. More depth, balance, and integration.
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