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2000 Chateau Musar Bekaa Valley Red Blend

10/4/2023 - TGOT Likes this wine:

94 points

As with all older bottles of Musar, it took a good 30+ minutes for the must to blow off and some of the tartness to mellow out, but once it did, this was another, wonderful, elegant bottle of Musar. Light-to-medium bodies with fully-integrated tannins showing a cornucopia of dark fruit and earthy flavors.

TGOT commented:

10/5/23, 11:43 AM - Thanks Mark1npt. I don't think it will get much better than it is, so I'd recommend that you drink it if you have it. Just my $0.02.

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2000 Chateau Musar Bekaa Valley Red Blend

3/14/2022 - TGOT Likes this wine:

92 points

very tart up front; evolved into something special over the 1-2 hours of drinking.

TGOT commented:

3/15/22, 7:08 AM - Interestingly, I've had numerous bottles in the past that were largely fine as PNP, but this one took some time to open up. I'd say to decant it and give it 30 minutes, which should be plenty for it open up. Targeting 2 hours to start drinking is too long I think. Hope that helps!

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2018 Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

5/26/2021 - TGOT wrote:

93 points

Too early, even with significant decanting. Will be delicious in five years.

TGOT commented:

5/26/21, 7:39 PM - Good feedback, thanks. I was nervous to go PnP, but it didn’t fit my scheduling regardless. Will bear in mind when I open next bottle, but will still wait awhile as I focus on some of my older (5-10 years) Bevans, which I find to be a wonderful window for Russell’s wines.

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