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Saturday, March 20, 2021 - TLDR - killer wine, decant 3-4 hours.

I still question my ability to write valuable tasting notes, so I’ll share what I’d like to know. This was excellent and I’m happy I opened it - I wouldn’t have been disappointed if it was my only bottle and I’m also glad to have two more.

Beautiful nose immediately after popping the cork and it continued to evolve over the course of 4 hours. My wife loved it from the first sip - we kept stealing small pours - but it really hit stride around the 3 hour mark. Dark cherry, cassis, and a little blueberry followed by lovely baking spice and sweet oak notes. Supple with a little grippiness which I enjoy, tannin was more resolved than I had expected. Nicely balanced acidity, gorgeous color, and a long finish. With the remaining two, I’m thinking 2025 and 2029, but what do I know :)

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  • Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:

    3/20/2021 11:39:00 PM - Nice note, thank you for posting- and don’t be so hard on yourself. Very helpful. Look forward to enjoying.

  • Comment posted by Decanting Queen:

    3/21/2021 3:42:00 AM - Great note and fully agree, this wine is drinking so well!!!

  • Comment posted by gratefulbbq:

    3/21/2021 7:43:00 AM - Thank you both! This really makes me want to open an ‘18 now.

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2017 William & Mary Cabernet Sauvignon Shifflett Ranch

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