94 Points?? Obviously Robert Parker was Tasting something other than this bottle. Nothing terrible about it, Quite acidic and time does not seem to resolve that. I gave it 88 and that's hoping it will improve over time. Don't bother opening another bottle for 5-7 years, even then I'm not sure it will have resolved the somewhat offputting acidity. 94 points?? complete rubbish, 88 is a stretch.
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Nice Bottle, no signs of age, still robust with a pungent nose. Some tannins present themselves but the wine is well integrated. Quite enjoyable actually, glad I have more bottles stashed away. I'll give them a few more years although it's drinking well right now. Probably has another 5-10 years of maturation left. No hurry to consume this one.
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Enjoyed with a Nice Filet at Flemming's in San Diego. Not showing any noticeable signs of age. Tannins are still present but not obtrusive. I don't think there's any hurry to drink this one up but not much room for further improvement either. Nose is muted on opening but develops nicely. A rich, robust example of a Beckstoffer Cabernet. Enjoy now and for the next 5 years. The cork came out whole using an air pump opener however it was crumbly and broke apart easily. No signs of leakage.
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2020 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Carignan Vigno Old Vines Dry-Farmed
4/30/2024 - ken@ampy.com wrote: 88 Points
94 Points?? Obviously Robert Parker was Tasting something other than this bottle. Nothing terrible about it, Quite acidic and time does not seem to resolve that. I gave it 88 and that's hoping it will improve over time. Don't bother opening another bottle for 5-7 years, even then I'm not sure it will have resolved the somewhat offputting acidity. 94 points?? complete rubbish, 88 is a stretch.
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2013 Seghesio Family Vineyards Heritage Red Pagani Ranch
11/14/2023 - ken@ampy.com wrote: 93 Points
Nice Bottle, no signs of age, still robust with a pungent nose. Some tannins present themselves but the wine is well integrated. Quite enjoyable actually, glad I have more bottles stashed away. I'll give them a few more years although it's drinking well right now. Probably has another 5-10 years of maturation left. No hurry to consume this one.
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1992 Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Beckstoffer
11/14/2023 - ken@ampy.com wrote: 95 Points
Enjoyed with a Nice Filet at Flemming's in San Diego. Not showing any noticeable signs of age. Tannins are still present but not obtrusive. I don't think there's any hurry to drink this one up but not much room for further improvement either. Nose is muted on opening but develops nicely. A rich, robust example of a Beckstoffer Cabernet. Enjoy now and for the next 5 years. The cork came out whole using an air pump opener however it was crumbly and broke apart easily. No signs of leakage.
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