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• O'Meara Likes this wine:

  April 6, 2021 - When I first opened this, I thought it had fallen apart. My last bottle must have had some variation because the oak overpowered the fruit entirely...which sucks. This one took nearly 3 hours in the decanter to really strut its stuff. Before then it was flabby and disjointed, so I thought the hot 2003 vintage was rearing its ugly head. Then it bloomed into a lovely right bank wine. It has a mineral streak that carries the dark fruit. A strong whiff of tobacco and creosote add depth to the dark fruit. The palate acidity is bright but close to perfect ph. I have two more bottles left of the case that I purchased, and I think I will drink them in the next six months. I am certain this has the ability to hold for a few more years, but why wait? It’s singing perfect now for my tastes. Drink up!
  
  Day 2: I left a glass for science’s sake. It’s still holding together, the tannins are imperceptible, and the palate is still smooth. I would NOT recommend decanting/breathing this long because the wine loses some of its personality. However, it seems like we are about 2 years away. It is and will be a stunner.

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