1987 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace
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prof b wrote:
Friday, January 31, 2020 - Same bottle as Salil. I agree it started promising before falling apart. I bought this bottle ~10 years ago from a collection in which the wines were typically in great shape. Not so much for this bottle.
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Comment posted by oldwines:
2/1/2020 7:21:00 PM - Given the unknown provenance this comment maybe off, but in my experience Diamond Creek Cab’s especially from the 1970’s and 1980’s need a long time in the decanter even when they are older. I have seen 20+ year old bottles that are way better after 5-8 hours in a decanter! While I don’t think this vintage is the best example of DC RRC out there, it does still need the decanting. Cheers!
“oldwines” aka Dave
www.dtpwineadvisors.com
Comment posted by prof b:
2/2/2020 6:19:00 AM - Good to know, I did save some of the bottle for the next day and it did not emerge from slumber.