Community Tasting Note
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hkbob Likes this wine: 94 points
December 15, 2023 - A youthful wine showing pronounced dark berry fruit with graphite and some burning embers and spice notes in the background. Medium-bodied palate of mostly primary fruit. Still showing some tannic structure on the medium finish. Another few years of cellaring should pay rewards. A few hours of air suggested if drinking now.
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11 Comments
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Mark1npt commented:
12/16/23, 7:50 PM - Same score and similar thoughts from me, my friend! I was very pleasantly surprised by this one.
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hkbob commented:
12/16/23, 9:09 PM - Hey Mark, I just pulled up your note! Indeed, we had a similar experience with this wine. Your notes were more comprehensive and brought out more nuances in the wine than mine did. I was into palate fatigue territory by the time we opened this particular bottle last night and it didn't receive the time and proper attention it deserved. Still a strong showing. BTW, Carol's Miso Sea Bass sounds amazing.
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Mark1npt commented:
12/17/23, 7:05 AM - Isn't it refreshing and somewhat empowering to know that two people scattered across the continent got pretty much the same thing out of the same bottle? I find it bizarre and pretty cool at the same time!
Anytime you are down here in South Florida, Carol would be happy to make it for you! Btw, she loves Vancouver, too! -
hkbob commented:
12/17/23, 8:05 AM - Mark, that sounds too good to pass up! It goes without saying that you have a standing invitation for dinner anytime you may find yourself in Vancouver. We're only 90 minutes from Whistler if you're into skiing... But you do make a great point about similar palates connecting across vast distances. One of the great joys of wine and life!
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Mark1npt commented:
12/17/23, 8:15 AM - Very tempting HK.....Whistler is my all time fav ski destination. Two great mountains and the number of great restaurants there beat any other ski resort, anywhere. It's still the only place I've ever been able to cut a steak more than an inch thick, with a fork. Been there so many times with the kids growing up. Alas, Carol just had back surgery this week and I'm facing one before next summer, as well, (we have both led very active lives). Hope to be back travelling/skiing next winter!
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hkbob commented:
12/17/23, 8:41 AM - I hear ya'. My body has been adept at remembering all my sporting injuries over the years too. My thoughts and prayers to a speedy recovery for Carol's surgery and your impending one. The back is certainly one of the most challenging areas to remediate. Hopefully good wine, food and friends will aid in the recovery process. We stand ready to help you on that journey!
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Mark1npt commented:
12/17/23, 9:14 AM - Awesome! Thanks for the well wishes....it's looking very good for her right now. Her walking is already vastly improved but her big test will be to see whether or not she can get back to her cycling in a few weeks. She really enjoys that as do I. Food, wine and friends always helps! Cheers, pal!
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hkbob commented:
12/17/23, 9:40 AM - Glad to hear! Enjoy the rest of your day, Mark. Cheers!
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HotClubDeVin commented:
12/18/23, 6:29 AM - just opened one, took your advise to decant it. Will drink it 1700u together with friends (and with a Pontet Canet 12). Thanks for the advise
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HotClubDeVin commented:
12/18/23, 6:30 AM - just opened one, took your advise to decant it. Will drink it 1700u together with friends (and with a Pontet Canet 12). Thanks for the advise
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hkbob commented:
12/18/23, 7:33 AM - My pleasure HotClubDeVin. I look forward to hearing about your experience with this wine! Cheers.