Community Tasting Note
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MJP Hou TX Likes this wine: 96 points
November 17, 2022 - It's been a over two years since my last 12 and I can easily say this is one of the best vintages of this wine. Well, next to 09 which I still love just as much today.
One of the more interesting notes on the nose was the A&W Root Beer float. Hints of vanilla and cola. Sweet red strawberry and chocolate. Silky tannins and a long finish.
A glass left in the bottle for today. I'll make sure to post updates if anything new develops.
Drink or hold. 95
Update***
24 hrs slow Ox in the bottle
Sweet fruit turned dark cherry. A bit of Burgundian lift with just the right amount of weight. What a gorgeous wine. Acid to lay down for another decade.
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5 Comments
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I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine commented:
11/18/22, 2:28 PM - I think our palates are pretty similar....would you recommend drinking now or holding....I know the wine will be good either way, but what would your preference be?
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MJP Hou TX commented:
11/18/22, 2:34 PM - I say open one up and spend extended time with it. No decant needed as you’ll miss a fun evolution. There is no doubt there is plenty of life left. Excited to hear your take. Happy Friday!
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I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine commented:
11/18/22, 2:43 PM - Thank you....I am going to the VHR tasting in Phoenix in Dec. I am sure I will be getting together with Lite (Ryan) and some of his friends....maybe I will take this wine down there....I don't think too many of them have tasted this....sounds like it would totally be in everyone's wheelhouse! Will let you know! Thanks again.
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gteran76 commented:
11/18/22, 7:09 PM - Agreed terrific vintage of this wine. I wouldn't wait since it's phenomenal at current phase. Cheers!
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MJP Hou TX commented:
11/19/22, 8:01 AM - Yes, I would think they'd enjoy exploring this wine. I'm wondering which wines Bruce is going to show... should be a special night for sure!