Community Tasting Note
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randyjc wrote: 96 points
September 21, 2018 - The score encompasses the entire experience of drinking a 65 year old Barolo at my 65th birthday. Used, and needed, the Durand to open. The wine was surprisingly fresh, tannins still firm. Exceptionally smooth mouth feel, acidity fading a bit but still carrying the wine, returning with a spiciness on the finish. The aromatics of the wine did not show up until a couple hours into the evening - I was reticent to decant because of concern the wine would fade too quickly. Need not have worried. Red cherry flavors, spicy, some black fruit present. Incredibly long finish. A fabulous experience, money well spent. I may never again drink a wine as old as I am - so I treated this as once in a lifetime.
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5 Comments
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Geoff7777 commented:
9/23/18, 2:59 PM - I'm 65 in December and have the exact same wine to celebrate the occasion. Thank you and I will decant.
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randyjc commented:
9/23/18, 6:48 PM - Good luck with yours - I got mine through Chambers Street 2 or 3 years ago. It was quite the experience and I hope yours meets expectations as well.
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Sacramento Geezer commented:
10/13/18, 9:02 AM - I’m drinking tonight. Reading your comments re opening & decanting. Also have a 1950.
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randyjc commented:
10/13/18, 2:35 PM - Please post a comment to let me know. I hope that it is as meaningful experience as was mine. Good luck.
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Sacramento Geezer commented:
10/14/18, 12:14 PM - Done! Thank you!