Seems the other notes here are overly harsh. I liked it, and thought it was worth the $25 on WTSO for a 16-yr old wine. (Of course I only bought one.) Great nose: aged, savory notes in all their glory: earth, smoke, pool locker room, etc. Decent fruit still left, some caramel and spice. The finish is the weak point, with some bitterness and a slight metallic note. I would recommend not decanting, or perhaps a quick decant and then drinking right away, as the best nose was fleeting.
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1/17/2015 - jhkey wrote: 89 Points
in a perfect spot. no formal notes, but I preferred this to the 97 which had lost most of its tannin. my wife preferred the 97.
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11/9/2014 - lifeattable Likes this wine: 89 Points
Seems the other notes here are overly harsh. I liked it, and thought it was worth the $25 on WTSO for a 16-yr old wine. (Of course I only bought one.) Great nose: aged, savory notes in all their glory: earth, smoke, pool locker room, etc. Decent fruit still left, some caramel and spice. The finish is the weak point, with some bitterness and a slight metallic note. I would recommend not decanting, or perhaps a quick decant and then drinking right away, as the best nose was fleeting.
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9/13/2014 - Silkeyj wrote: 88 Points
Preferred the 97. Not as full a flavor and more tannin.
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8/28/2014 - epiphany wrote: 89 Points
Just hanging on. Very nice!
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8/19/2014 - jwells wrote: 88 Points
Garnet color. Medium body. Herbs, dried apricot and orange peel leaving a slightly bitter finish. Not much life left.
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