Community Tasting Note
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Oenecnist wrote:
February 1, 2020 - Records not handy. This was lying on the basement steps and it looked like a good candidate for a prime rib dinner. It shows no indication of an importer and has no gov alcohol warning so my hunch for now is that it was part of a mixed auction lot so it's difficult to know what I paid for it (though highly likely less than 30/b). My auction records suggest that I've had it at least 15 years. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple with perhaps the slightest hint of amber edge in the decanter; fragrant blackcurrant nose, graphite; black fruits, graphite, likely some fade from peak, very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Delicious! I hope I have more (somewhere). Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement (incl steps) since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is at least notable+ when considering quality, age, and (unknown) price. Postscript: After looking at the three most recent CT notes, NiklasW from Aug '18 seems much closer to my evaluation (though how far "past peak" is highly subjective) than Wine Canuck from Dec '12 or Andice in Oct '11. Wow? Was this the same wine?
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3 Comments
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KillerJones commented:
2/2/20, 5:45 PM - Great find & review! I am enjoying your rating system, too.
Love it when graphite appears on these wines. Lets' hope you have more in that cellar of yours!
Good to tie your thoughts with previous reviewers. You have given me ideas. Sante! -
RightBankKane commented:
4/24/22, 6:38 PM - Loved this wine circa 2009. Could see it lasting.
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RightBankKane commented:
4/24/22, 6:51 PM - Loved this wine circa 2009. Could see it lasting.