Popped, poured and consumed over the next couple of hours. Lush deep purple color; black berry, currant and violet nose.
Right out of the gate, this one is special and You need help I need help coming in as it spends time the glass, It gains considerable complexity. Deeply rich and integrated, it is reminiscent of a high-end Chateauneuf du Pape. Round, layered black fruit dominates up front, with wonderful savory notes filling in on the mid-palate.. The finish features soft, velvety tannins and a long satisfying backend.
This is a remarkable achievement, and I am quite impressed with this wines’ development. I’m pleased to note that I have one bottle remaining from my initial case purchase. I suspect this one is currently in a state that is as good as it gets, so I will likely uncork that last bottle in the next year or two. When I do, I’ll report back on its condition
Bravo!
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for the age, quit surprised the amount of fruit still remaining after opening an hour and half in a half bottle. yes dry, and alcohol at 14% is still present. tannins are still alive. the dryness over shallows the fruit. not bad for a 21 year old wine. dry dry dry. yes, i am enjoying.
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12/11/2023 - BernieMSY Likes this wine: 95 Points
Popped, poured and consumed over the next couple of hours. Lush deep purple color; black berry, currant and violet nose.
Right out of the gate, this one is special and You need help I need help coming in as it spends time the glass, It gains considerable complexity. Deeply rich and integrated, it is reminiscent of a high-end Chateauneuf du Pape. Round, layered black fruit dominates up front, with wonderful savory notes filling in on the mid-palate.. The finish features soft, velvety tannins and a long satisfying backend.
This is a remarkable achievement, and I am quite impressed with this wines’ development. I’m pleased to note that I have one bottle remaining from my initial case purchase. I suspect this one is currently in a state that is as good as it gets, so I will likely uncork that last bottle in the next year or two. When I do, I’ll report back on its condition
Bravo!
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4/21/2023 - Winokdub wrote: 92 Points
Great nose. Still showing fruit and would guess it as 21 plus years. Only moderate complexity.
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10/31/2022 - Martyl9 wrote: 93 Points
for the age, quit surprised the amount of fruit still remaining after opening an hour and half in a half bottle. yes dry, and alcohol at 14% is still present. tannins are still alive. the dryness over shallows the fruit. not bad for a 21 year old wine. dry dry dry.
yes, i am enjoying.
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10/22/2022 - boillatm wrote: 90 Points
As mentioned by others, this is an easy drinking right now. The mid-palate felt a bit hollow.
By all means drink up
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9/23/2022 - DBenke wrote: 94 Points
Delicious
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