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Monday, February 1, 2021 - Cf. the CellarTracker Article link [lower lft] to get specific info for this vintage, including acclaim.

≈30 min decant into a plastic, cylindrical pitcher which was then capped; A minimal amount of very, VERY fine sediment noted; Private Preserve after Day 1.

N: Somewhat tough to parse, but RIPE, dark frts (plums, poss blkberries) with hints of pyrazines & poss minerals? Intensity lurking

P: Med body; NICE frt met by an astringent pucker which seamlessly evolves into a LONG, beautifully BALANCED finish with a tangy/swtness to the virtually negligible, very, VERY fine tannins. A *lovely* wine that went VERY well with the night's German Beef Rouladen, German Potato Salad, & Creamed Kraut (HmMd)!

// Day 2: ≈aromas, but < intense; P has held very well, pairing VERY nicely with the Grilled Grnd Beef, Sauteed Mushrooms, & Grilled Sirloin Steak.

// ∑: 14.0% ABV; A *very* impressive wine that would appear to be quite versatile @ the table! 🙂 14.0% ABV; My EXC+ (94,95/100 using that metric), + should at least approach its 15th! [As of early Feb '21, wine-searcher still shows 1 source @ $42].

Note: First tasted on 5/28/18

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