November 9, 2021 - Still tasty, but really need to step up consumption on these.
October 20, 2019 - This was my last bottle of of the 97 vintage. The cork was fully intact and like all previous bottles, there was significant sediment bottle which was quickly cleaned up after passing it through a filter. Initial PNP, was pretty closed on the nose but had a musty, earthy component. Beautiful deep brick color and an smooth earthy flavor (tobacco and leather).
November 5, 2018 - Aging very well, no hint of going over the hill, very smooth and layered.
Drinking well right now and will probably hold for another 5 years. Enjoyed with a roast loin of Pork and grilled asparagus, great accompaniment. I wish I had more but, alas, all good things must end.
July 2, 2018 - My go-to wine for a special occasion. Pulled from a 55 degree cellar; and poured through a Vacuvin. Pristine cork, no visible signs of bricking. Sediment in the neck and shoulder of the bottle. Medium body. Beautifully aromatic and intoxicating nose. Spicy red currant, tobacco, leather, and red flowers. Palate dominated by earth tones, but there's still enough red fruit, tannic structure and acidity to support enjoying this with a chargrilled ribeye steak. Long, persistent finish. Thumbs up purchase and kudos to the producer!
January 21, 2018 - Nice nose of aged cab, on the palate this bottle was fading and hanging on or dear life. Fruit fading and becoming shrill and acidic, also a lot of green. I like lean cabs but this one was too far gone,wife hated it.
January 12, 2018 - Not much has changed since last bottle. Holding up well but i'd rather drink it a little early than a second late.
October 12, 2017 - Popped and poured but should have decanted for sediment. Nose of black cherry, black currant, slightly vegetal and earthy with some cedar cigar box and tobacco notes. Similar flavors on the palate with medium to medium+ acid. Tannins fully integrated, medium body. I would probably drink up if holding any while there is still some fruit left.
September 24, 2016 - I was somewhat expecting this to be well into decline; there's been some slight bottle variation in the prior bottles over the last three years. Much to my pleasant surprise, this is still going strong!
Pulled from a 55 degree cellar; and decanted. Pristine cork, no visible signs of bricking. Sediment in the neck and shoulder of the bottle. Medium body. Beautifully aromatic and intoxicating nose. Spicy red currant, tobacco, leather, and red flowers. Palate dominated by earth tones, but there's still enough red fruit, tannic structure and acidity to support enjoying this with a chargrilled ribeye steak. Long, persistent finish. Thumbs up purchase and kudos to the producer! ��
April 4, 2015 - Very similar to last time I had this around two years ago. Decanted for about an hour. Great nose of cherries and cassis. On the palate, cassis again with a little pepper leading to a long finish. However, this wine started to fall apart after an hour in the glass and became only a shell of what it once was. Nose was still great, but the profile was quite diminished on the palate. Drink up.
January 10, 2015 - Still amazing!!