I agree with CREMEUL's tasting note from Jan 24th last although I rate it higher than them.
This is my last bottle, which was well cellared. With a good ullage level, way above the shoulder. I have tipped previous vintages of this wine down the drain as well BUT when there this age the old adage of great bottles holds true for this classic 1998 Penfold Bin 389 vintage. At first it seemed past it with woody, harsh mouth feel. But with a great dark color and faint brick color at the edges. After decanting and waiting a couple of hours it has transformed. I concur with CREMEUL tasting notes with a lovely blackberry/blackcurrant layered palate. I decanted this 750 bottle into two separate 200ml and 345ml bottles for drinking over the next few days this Easter. I look fwd to checking if they hold up.
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Contrary to previous tasting note this bottle was still delicious. I concur with most of DOUGLEE comments from Feb 2019 on this wine. Bottle was cellared for most of its existence. My last bottle. .
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1998 Penfolds Bin 389
3/28/2024 - rokerhill Likes this wine: 92 Points
I agree with CREMEUL's tasting note from Jan 24th last although I rate it higher than them.
This is my last bottle, which was well cellared. With a good ullage level, way above the shoulder. I have tipped previous vintages of this wine down the drain as well BUT when there this age the old adage of great bottles holds true for this classic 1998 Penfold Bin 389 vintage.
At first it seemed past it with woody, harsh mouth feel. But with a great dark color and faint brick color at the edges.
After decanting and waiting a couple of hours it has transformed.
I concur with CREMEUL tasting notes with a lovely blackberry/blackcurrant layered palate. I decanted this 750 bottle into two separate 200ml and 345ml bottles for drinking over the next few days this Easter. I look fwd to checking if they hold up.
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2008 Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée
2/23/2024 - rokerhill Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale yellow, fine bead - butterscotch, caramel, red apple, autolysis - rounded mouth feel and great length.
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2012 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir
2/11/2024 - rokerhill Likes this wine: 92 Points
Contrary to previous tasting note this bottle was still delicious.
I concur with most of DOUGLEE comments from Feb 2019 on this wine.
Bottle was cellared for most of its existence.
My last bottle.
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