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Saturday, September 29, 2018 - ~20 min decant into a cylindrical plastic pitcher which was immed closed until serving; Private Preserve after Day 1

C.S. & Shiraz matured in AM oak barrels for 16 mos; 13.5% ABV, 6.70g/L T.A., & 3.39 pH

N: Leather, tobacco (poss earth) atop blk cherry cola with notes of spice

P: Med, poss LM, body; NICE "frt" firmed by a puckerish astringency which fairly seamlessly morphs into a LONG, balanced, ult bitter/SWT finish which is QUITE food compatible (lovely with Chicken Kebobs) even @ age 26. Though likely SOMEWHAT on the decline, I can see this at least approaching its 30th! My EXC. // Day 2: Held nicely; Noticed some choc today, & occasional notes of raisins. 93 pts James Halliday, 92 ea Jeremy Oliver & WS, 89 Huon Hooke, & 85 The Wine Front.

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