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• jal wrote: 91 points

  January 21, 2019 - From a magnum with prime rib and baked potato, color is light purple with a little bricking on the edges, nose is not existent (probably me and my flawed aging senses), on the palate, a sweet attack then some decent layers of fruit, berries and cherries. Should be a bit better but I think age has caught up with it and it was probably better 4-5 years ago. Still the balance and structure make up for some of the fading fruit.

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• oldwines commented:

  1/21/19, 6:40 AM - It just needed to breathe... how long did you let it sit in a decanter before trying? If you were at a restaurant its always a challenge, but at home I always give Montelena Estate Cab’s several hours at least. It makes a huge difference! I’ve learned through experience...been drinking them since the 1974 vintage.
  
  Cheers!
  
  “oldwines” aka Dave
  dtpwineadvisors.com

• jal commented:

  1/21/19, 8:59 AM - Thanks Dave, it was in a decanter for about thirty minutes. We were at a friend of ours and it was his wine, but good to know for next time

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