I'm with Keith on this. On decanting, the wine is very tight and just not showing much. After about 6 hours, it opens up considerably with great minerality, subdued red fruit and nice smooth tannins. First impression is that there is simply nothing wrong about the wine, but nothing to really wow you either. With each sip you begin to enjoy it more and more. A real understated elegance that is very classic and very enjoyable.
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2005 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
1/20/2018 - Snookboy wrote:
Finally decided to drink it. Beat CQ pay by 20% in 2017.
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2010 Maison Roche de Bellene Pinot Noir Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes
12/6/2013 - Snookboy wrote: 86 Points
Nice nose of cherries and strawberries. A bit thin and tart with medium high acidity. Overall quite enjoyable at the price.
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1999 Renaissance Claret Prestige
4/22/2012 - Snookboy wrote: 93 Points
I'm with Keith on this. On decanting, the wine is very tight and just not showing much. After about 6 hours, it opens up considerably with great minerality, subdued red fruit and nice smooth tannins. First impression is that there is simply nothing wrong about the wine, but nothing to really wow you either. With each sip you begin to enjoy it more and more. A real understated elegance that is very classic and very enjoyable.
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