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1998 Majella Shiraz
2/28/2024 - drdecanto Likes this wine: 93 Points
Just wow! Purchased on release for $21. Cellared sine. No ullage. Cork crumbled on removal. Decanted through a neutral paper coffee filter. Moderate amount of fine dregs left behind. Deep magenta color. Intoxicating, heavy, slightly smokey black fruit nose. Palate filling fruit driven with earthy flavors in the mouth. Long finish in the forward to mid-palate. There was a glass leftover (and it was in the glass) and I had it with lunch the next day. Every bit as good as it was last night. This still has a ways to go. Wish I had more. Score might be conservative. Best wine for drinking pleasure I've had in recent memory and that includes a recent Dunn vertical tasting hosted by Mike Dunn.
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2021 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines
2/23/2024 - drdecanto Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious. Haven't had a Turley zin in probably 20 years give or take. They were too big then. In fact I gave several cases to a charity auction back then. Not this one. Had with home made bread and various cheeses. Big black and red fruits. Balanced. Nice finish. That's all she wrote folks...
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1986 Château Haut-Bages Libéral
1/29/2024 - drdecanto wrote:
Bummer. Corked. Bought in 1989 for a mere $13 for a 750. Pristine appearing bottle. No ullage. Cork separated in two, but came out easily. Decanted. Lovely deep ruby color with minimal fading towards the edge. Obvious corkiness. No pleasure in consumption.
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