I bought these close to a dozen years ago and watched as the color evolved from pale yellow to golden to a bit past caramel. The nose is amazing as there is plenty of caramel, a touch of walnut, and more than a hint of coffee. On the palate, this is rich and unctuous with layers of caramel, hazelnut, and marzipan. Whoa. 93. thedrunkencyclist.com
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It's certainly turned rather dark for its age. I have two remaining bottles, all showing the same colour. It's developed some interesting nutty madeira notes; not nutty to the extent that the 1991 went if you're familiar with that wine (I was hoping this would evolve the same way) but still hazelnut and caramel. it went remarkably well with a chocolate dessert, which I wouldn't have expected from a Semillon. I don't agree with the other taster's comment on the acidity; I found it to be a little lacking there, but I certainly think this has plenty of life left in it.
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Whoever said "drink by 2007" was out of their mind. This wine is outstanding with tons of life left. A caramelized, almost tawny port like nose. Still tons of acidity comes through on the finish. Three left. I will not open the next until 2013 or later (if I can wait...).
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1/3/2017 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 93 Points
I bought these close to a dozen years ago and watched as the color evolved from pale yellow to golden to a bit past caramel. The nose is amazing as there is plenty of caramel, a touch of walnut, and more than a hint of coffee. On the palate, this is rich and unctuous with layers of caramel, hazelnut, and marzipan. Whoa. 93. thedrunkencyclist.com
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5/8/2010 - davetong wrote:
It's certainly turned rather dark for its age. I have two remaining bottles, all showing the same colour. It's developed some interesting nutty madeira notes; not nutty to the extent that the 1991 went if you're familiar with that wine (I was hoping this would evolve the same way) but still hazelnut and caramel. it went remarkably well with a chocolate dessert, which I wouldn't have expected from a Semillon. I don't agree with the other taster's comment on the acidity; I found it to be a little lacking there, but I certainly think this has plenty of life left in it.
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4/7/2008 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 93 Points
Whoever said "drink by 2007" was out of their mind. This wine is outstanding with tons of life left. A caramelized, almost tawny port like nose. Still tons of acidity comes through on the finish. Three left. I will not open the next until 2013 or later (if I can wait...).
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