Community Tasting Note

Oenecnist wrote:

Saturday, February 16, 2019 - Bought 6b from local Sam's Club for 20/b 20+ years ago. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Muted color and nose initially, then rich dark purple, deep fragrance of mature redcurrant, plums, old oak; mouth-filling flavors of mature fruit, excellent mouthfeel. Outstanding! First bottle from this purchase in 10+ years. Served with succulent leg of lamb, creamy mushroom gravy, scalloped potatoes, curried lentils, and fresh broccoli--a very good match. Dinner host and fellow aficionado asked for us all to sign the bottle so he could keep it in his prize collection; added "this is how aged cabernet sauv should taste!" Whose palate can predict this kind of outcome after 20+ years? Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this outstanding when considering quality, age, and price.

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