July 7, 2022 - Nothing wrong with this! Was worried it might be past its (the downside of) prime based on what I've read of older vintages. But not so here. Definitely not recommended if you don't appreciate an older claret, but for those who do, if the bottle was stored properly, there's still plenty of enjoyment left. Just don't wait too long.
January 18, 2020 - Surprisingly delicious. Still rich with mild tannins.
December 16, 2019 - 1994 California Cabernet Blind Tasting (Michelangelo Hotel, New York): Flawed.
December 8, 2019 - Deep red-black in color. Offering just a bit of char and tar at opening, this wine softened after 45+ minutes of air into a toasty, deep and tightly wound mix of blackberry, licorice and a hint of smoke. Drink up.
June 10, 2019 - The wine looks ruby colored. There is heavy sediment in the bottle.
The body is medium. The wine has narrow texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.
December 6, 2018 - Perhaps I waited too long. This bottle started out sort of funky and not so nice, but then after a while in the glass it developed into something quite nice. I'll try the rest of the bottle in a day or two and see if it has developed further.
December 31, 2016 - Has turned
December 28, 2016 - Some roasted/baked cherry and spice, but this wine is past its prime. Still has a supple texture and is not at all unpleasant. 84
November 8, 2015 - Past peak
Decant for 2-hrs. Just not my thing, but better on the second night.
November 8, 2015 - This 21 year old wine has grown nicely. I think some earlier reviewers drank it too early. I had to decant this bottle because the cork disintegrated, and that turned out to be a good thing. It is quite delicious and drinking well right now. It is probably on the downslope, but I'll keep a few bottles to see what happens. A very pleasant surprise.