Friday, November 3, 2023 - On pop and pour. Not the same wine as I had previously. Medium bodied, pretty light in flavour with only mild Cayuse funky notes. More pure cherry and plum fruit. If had had not had a bunch of Cayuse, I would be wondering what all the fuss was about. Will cork this up and leave till tomorrow and see if it improves.
Update from two nights later. Got a little better - but still a little gloppy. Did gain some depth and some nice complex meaty smoky flavours, but not the same zing and fruit as prior bottles.