Décevant à l'ouverture, le vin semble fatigué et avoir dépassé son apogée. Deux jours plus tard, il est métamorphosé. On a alors un bel Amarone, avec une belle structure verticale et un joli fruit. La richesse "sucrée" est bien intégrée au vin. Ne pas hésiter à carafer longuement.
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If this wine were a current vintage, I'd probably give it an 85 or so, however being 20 years old, I'm absolutely stunned at the wonderful condition it is is. So 90 it is. Rich raisin Port-like aroma. Huge big rich, softly bitter Bing cherry fruit on the palate. A bit tart as the tannins are gone but amazed at the lingering fruit this wine still has. Only a touch of browning on the edges in color. Impressed this wine has held so well. Grilling some lamb chops now to pair with it. Delicious!
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Garnet Red, brown edges with moderate sediment. Sweet cherries, and floral perfume. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10), dry finish. Sweet cherries on the palate as well. Grips the tongue and goes through the palate. Very interesting wine, probably going downhill, but definitely not terrible.
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8/24/2019 - Axone wrote: 91 Points
Décevant à l'ouverture, le vin semble fatigué et avoir dépassé son apogée.
Deux jours plus tard, il est métamorphosé. On a alors un bel Amarone, avec une belle structure verticale et un joli fruit. La richesse "sucrée" est bien intégrée au vin.
Ne pas hésiter à carafer longuement.
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11/10/2018 - BryonD wrote: 90 Points
If this wine were a current vintage, I'd probably give it an 85 or so, however being 20 years old, I'm absolutely stunned at the wonderful condition it is is. So 90 it is. Rich raisin Port-like aroma. Huge big rich, softly bitter Bing cherry fruit on the palate. A bit tart as the tannins are gone but amazed at the lingering fruit this wine still has. Only a touch of browning on the edges in color. Impressed this wine has held so well. Grilling some lamb chops now to pair with it. Delicious!
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2/14/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 87 Points
Garnet Red, brown edges with moderate sediment.
Sweet cherries, and floral perfume.
Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10), dry finish. Sweet cherries on the palate as well. Grips the tongue and goes through the palate.
Very interesting wine, probably going downhill, but definitely not terrible.
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2/13/2016 - cab blends wrote: 83 Points
Blind home wine tasting with MOT Scoring sheet: Very distinctive brown tinge with moss and pencil shavings on the nose. Also a hint of marmite.
Dry and smooth though thinning.
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7/9/2015 - BoulderWine Does not like this wine:
Maybe good years ago. Didn't drink.
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5/14/2011 - MrPosh wrote:
No good
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5/22/2007 - StevenBerman wrote: 91 Points
A truly beautiful wine. Resplendent with flavor. Some spice and pepper but the taste continues to grow as it airs. Really wonderful
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