Community Tasting Note

Tory Griffin wrote:

Friday, December 19, 2008 - This was the kick-off wine for the night, followed by a 1999 Verite La Muse, 2001 Ramey Jericho Canyon, and 2002 O'Shaughnessy Mt. Veeder Cab. Dark ruby-purple color still, with fairly heavy sediment in the bottle. The nose bordered on bordeaux-like, dirty-juicy in profile. This one had plenty left in the tank. It was not decanted that long before drinking, and definitely benefitted from some extended air time (and running it through the Vinturi). Great midpalate, almost sweet/spicy raspberry liquer, firm tannins on the moderately long finish. In its prime, hard to believe it will get that much better. If I only had one bottle (and I do!) I'd opt for drinking soon, within the next few years, but that's just because I prefer to drink my wines too "soon" rather than too "late." A very very nice wine. Perhaps without the competition on the night I would be glowing about it more. We'll see with the next bottle.

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