April 23, 2024 - Was a bit more advanced than expected. Peaked within 45 minutes in glass and then went downhill from there. Rec 20 minutes into decanter. And then put down in the next 2 hours.
July 18, 2023 - Decanted and given a breath of air (30 minutes?) before a couple of couples went at it. Fantabulous.
February 26, 2023 - Has mellowed since last tasted a year ago. 2 hour decant seemed about right. Dusty tannins, tasty. Plenty of time left, from magnum.
October 24, 2022 - Decanted and given 2 hours of air. Nice perfumey nose dominated by a rich sweet tobacco. Equally rich was the red fruit on the palette. Enjoyed the first glass but the full rich flavors faded from there. On day 2, not nearly as good, although still enjoyed.
This is a PNP wine now and should be drank relatively soon (within a few hours) or immediately out back in bottle to extend its enjoyment window (to day 2).
March 15, 2022 - Decanted for 2 hours. Nose was quite earthy. Less fruit than previously experienced. As was the palate. I think next time a decanting to separate sediment then back to bottle is the ticket. Or decant for shorter time.
February 13, 2022 - Quick decant for sediment then back into the bottle. Drank for the next 3 hours by wife and I. Absolutely singing. Hitting on all cylinders. I feel this is peak and will be good for another year or two.
December 26, 2021 - Rich, dense crowd pleaser for Christmas. Still tastes young and fresh, from magnum. Third vintage I’ve enjoyed.
September 12, 2021 - Its been a few years since I tried a bottle. Found a couple in the basement while attempting to organize and decided to bring it with me to dinner. Dark fruit on the nose, the palate was dark berries, plums, tobacco, a hint of cedar. The finish was moderate to long.
December 24, 2020 - Dark and heavy, tannins still not fully integrated. Could have aged quite a bit longer, but still very nice.
September 26, 2018 - time has been good for this dark brooding beauty
tart fruit with rich blackberries
left in fridge for 3 days and held it's own so plenty of life left