Community Tasting Note

• Stevey wrote: 93 points

  February 10, 2020 - Pulled from 13C and let sit vertical for 24h. Blackberry, fruit forward. Slightly disappointed as I expected greater complexity. Did not improve during 2 hours. Tannins have integrated, this wine has peaked. I don't see it getting better. Drink now.

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• DoubleMagnum commented:

  4/16/20, 10:45 PM - Did not improve + has peaked + slightly disappointed = 93 points.
  You left me confused.

• Stevey commented:

  4/17/20, 7:39 AM - To DoubleMag: (1) It's all relative. I've had BG's before that were outstanding and given the accolades this vintage received, while it was still excellent (a 93), I was slightly disappointed that it wasn't outstanding (e.g., 95+). (2) I usually try to give idea of drinking window in my notes and wines that have not yet peaked usually improves with oxidation. Since this one didn't over 2 hours and the tannin structure has dissipated, I'm thinking this wine won't get any better (at peak now), so drink now recommendation. Hope this helps.

• DoubleMagnum commented:

  4/17/20, 11:29 AM - Yes. Thank you for the clarification Stevey. Cheers and good bottles!

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