Even from half bottle with sketchy provenance, this wine is still singing after almost a quarter century. Funky, earthy, VA, for sure, but oh so complex and interesting. It started a bit sharp but mellowed and changed over several hours. Worcestershire and balsamic flavors, with deep dark plum and rhubarb notes. I'm sad this is my last of these!
2000 Chateau Musar
12/24/2023 - ebpayne wrote: 94 Points
Even from half bottle with sketchy provenance, this wine is still singing after almost a quarter century. Funky, earthy, VA, for sure, but oh so complex and interesting. It started a bit sharp but mellowed and changed over several hours. Worcestershire and balsamic flavors, with deep dark plum and rhubarb notes. I'm sad this is my last of these!
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2009 Nikolaihof Riesling Reserve Steiner Hund
10/5/2023 - ebpayne wrote: 95 Points
Spectacular. Among the best dry Rieslings I've ever had.
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2014 Etude Pinot Noir Bannockburn
5/7/2023 - ebpayne wrote: 82 Points
This wine was pleasant but had nothing in particular going for it. Definitely pinot, but with a muted nose and short finish.
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