The cork came out in pieces. Color was deep purple with no bricking. Blackberry jam or plum preserves on the nose. Rich dark fruit on the palate...the wine tasted a bit over-ripe but I wouldn't say it was oxidized or way past its prime. Fruit dominates on the attack, but the wine has balanced tannins and acidity that come through after the initial fruit. This bottle received excellent storage, so might be better than the average bottle out there in CellarTracker land. I know some earlier reviews said it was over the hill, but this one wasn't. I would wait any longer to drink up, though. I was going to do a vertical pairing with a 2008 but tonight wasn't the night. I'll taste the 2008 and write a note as soon as I can.
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And then you get a bottle which feels like it's been made like a Port. Rough, over extracted and hard going. Oh well. You know what they say about "There are no great wines, just great bottles"...
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Popped and poured. Still cruising a long nicely. Elegant, smooth, secondary flavours and mouthfeel. Delicious with a roast lamb. Medium bodied bliss, but with the legs to go on for another few years, but not improve further.
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4/24/2017 - CDH Likes this wine: 88 Points
The cork came out in pieces. Color was deep purple with no bricking. Blackberry jam or plum preserves on the nose. Rich dark fruit on the palate...the wine tasted a bit over-ripe but I wouldn't say it was oxidized or way past its prime. Fruit dominates on the attack, but the wine has balanced tannins and acidity that come through after the initial fruit. This bottle received excellent storage, so might be better than the average bottle out there in CellarTracker land. I know some earlier reviews said it was over the hill, but this one wasn't. I would wait any longer to drink up, though. I was going to do a vertical pairing with a 2008 but tonight wasn't the night. I'll taste the 2008 and write a note as soon as I can.
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5/15/2015 - red.red.vino wrote: flawed
Decanter for 3 hours, however sadly this was a little flat and passed its best.
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10/2/2014 - Chriskrueger wrote: 89 Points
Strange wine
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6/15/2014 - TravisW wrote: 82 Points
And then you get a bottle which feels like it's been made like a Port. Rough, over extracted and hard going. Oh well. You know what they say about "There are no great wines, just great bottles"...
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3/9/2014 - TravisW Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped and poured. Still cruising a long nicely. Elegant, smooth, secondary flavours and mouthfeel. Delicious with a roast lamb. Medium bodied bliss, but with the legs to go on for another few years, but not improve further.
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