The legs are fast. There is light sediment in the bottle. The body is light/medium. The wine has coarse texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has medium acidity.
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Why is the last one the best one? Having been lucky enough to secure more of this item I/we wasted no time in drinking it--VA is top shelf & consistent.
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This was in a nice spot. Still big and youthful but with plenty of secondary aromatics and flavours to give it the complexity I like. Doesn't seem like it is likely to go for a long sleep, although it did close down a little bit after the bottle was open for a couple hours.
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When the bouquet comes screaming out of the bottle, you know your in for a BIG NIGHT. This was the last one of a wonderful vintage. Maybe it's better that each year is different, because there's always the unexpected. This bottle was very deep in color, plenty of fruit, and a gracious linger on the palet. Thank you VA.
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...and getting better. When it's as good as it gets; how can it get better? Perception is the answer. it's really that good, AND there is still another bottle in the Euro cave.
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Good drinking; makes good eating. This exceptional bottle leaves me short on words. Whatever you could have good thoughts about, is in this bottle, making for a very enjoyable night.
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91 if not more, and in my opinion put the dinner to shame. All of the darkest fruits, blended perfectly, so much so, that the taste lingered on your tongue. This was the last bottle from the original stash, now I can work on my Black Friday Special. Thank you Vince and Matt.
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Never disappoints. This is a very bad written Tasting Report, but it is almost more than enough. Color, taste, multiple fruits, and especially the lingering on the tongue rounds out the perfect picture and/or description. I can end this report by saying; "I can't wait 'til I open the next bottle".
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I believe that 90 is a low number. All that you have to do is open the bottle and let it breathe; the grapes do the rest. The last 3 swigs of the glass were so smooth, that you had to just sip them and make it last longer.
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4/5/2024 - M.J.G. wrote: 92 Points
Drinking wonderfully with nice dark fruit, cassis, and well integrated oak.
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10/13/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
The 2312 is still drinking GREAT.
I will share the first time that it deviates. PRW
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8/20/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
My opinion...each bottle gets better with age.
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8/5/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
This bottle had an 'opening act', a thermos of Espresso Martinis followed by a wonderful dinner, and excellent conversation.
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7/29/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Unbelievable, month after month it is getting better--and yet the drink date says different?????
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6/29/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Happy hour WC 2496 Anniversary.
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6/10/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
We had dinner w/Richard, preceded by Watermelon Martinis.
Both beverages were over the top--isn't life a blast!!!
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5/27/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Never a doubt--drinking better than the Winemaker expected.
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5/13/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
the latest delivery was as good as ever; color, taste, fruit and bouquet. AND PLENTY OF LIFE.
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4/14/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
This was the last of the "Mohicans", and yes I'll see if there is more...
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4/1/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
I just hope that VA has more hidden away.
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3/4/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 93 Points
Always a go to great drink. And always the envy of diners at the next table, when the server says; "where did you this bottle?"
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2/11/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 93 Points
As good as ever. Tonight I wanted a real treat--and got one.
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1/31/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of my All-Time consistent bottles.
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1/28/2023 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 93 Points
An all-time favorite of ours; I'm grateful every time that I get some of it.
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10/16/2022 - scaredone Does not like this wine: 88 Points
The legs are fast. There is light sediment in the bottle. The body is light/medium. The wine has coarse texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has medium acidity.
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6/11/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 92 Points
Why is the last one the best one? Having been lucky enough to secure more of this item I/we wasted no time in drinking it--VA is top shelf & consistent.
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4/23/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
I don't care what the experts say; this bottle is still drinking great--and there i one more to go.
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3/13/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 92 Points
It's not possible, but this vintage gets better every week.
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1/23/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
I don't care what the market says, this vintage has 2-3 year to go. it's that good.
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1/15/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 92 Points
Special Day (BD), special wine.
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1/13/2022 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
This 12 Days of Christmas Special was truly a real find--just as good as the original bottles.
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2/21/2021 - klezman wrote:
This was in a nice spot. Still big and youthful but with plenty of secondary aromatics and flavours to give it the complexity I like. Doesn't seem like it is likely to go for a long sleep, although it did close down a little bit after the bottle was open for a couple hours.
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11/28/2020 - Paul from the Oblong Table wrote: 92 Points
When the bouquet comes screaming out of the bottle, you know your in for a BIG NIGHT. This was the last one of a wonderful vintage. Maybe it's better that each year is different, because there's always the unexpected. This bottle was very deep in color, plenty of fruit, and a gracious linger on the palet. Thank you VA.
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10/30/2020 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 92 Points
...and getting better. When it's as good as it gets; how can it get better? Perception is the answer. it's really that good, AND there is still another bottle in the Euro cave.
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9/25/2020 - Zin4me Likes this wine: 95 Points
Excellent varietals. Deep fruity flavors with a Long pleasing finish.
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8/30/2020 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good drinking; makes good eating. This exceptional bottle leaves me short on words. Whatever you could have good thoughts about, is in this bottle, making for a very enjoyable night.
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4/26/2020 - LCHammer wrote: 88 Points
Still too tight but will eventually be much better. Everything appears to be there for improvement with age.
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3/7/2020 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
91 if not more, and in my opinion put the dinner to shame.
All of the darkest fruits, blended perfectly, so much so, that the taste lingered on your tongue. This was the last bottle from the original stash, now I can work on my Black Friday Special. Thank you Vince and Matt.
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4/8/2018 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Just as smooth and delicious as one would expect.
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8/28/2016 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Never disappoints. This is a very bad written Tasting Report, but it is almost more than enough.
Color, taste, multiple fruits, and especially the lingering on the tongue rounds out the perfect picture and/or description. I can end this report by saying; "I can't wait 'til I open the next bottle".
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4/24/2016 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
What a good Cab is supposed to taste and look like. Color, plenty of deep fruits, smooth going down, and lingering taste. Did I miss anything?
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2/14/2016 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened immediately with plenty of flavors. Smooth and flavorful, made to last.
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10/3/2015 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 90 Points
I believe that 90 is a low number. All that you have to do is open the bottle and let it breathe; the grapes do the rest. The last 3 swigs of the glass were so smooth, that you had to just sip them and make it last longer.
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9/28/2015 - sachsen wrote: 91 Points
91+ at this point with slight upside potential. A little tight at first, but really opened up after 45-60 minutes of air.
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