2hrs airing in wine glass. Almost no nose. Some faint tar and blackberry. In the mouth much more interesting- viscous, velvety, layered texture. Not a lot of acid, but there is a noticeable tannic bite. Slight edge of bitterness. But it’s not unpleasant at all. I’m rather enjoying trying to figure out what’s going on with this wine. I have a feeling it will be much bigger with more air. Will try the rest of the bottle tomorrow. 90pts.
Ok second day after Coravin. Folks are right - I should have decanted 3+ hrs on day 1. Much bigger nose, with notes of blackberry, plum, rhubarb jam (?), lavender (?), tar, forest floor. Tannins have receded. It’s lost some of the density and viscosity, but gained freshness and acidity. Tasty! 93 pts.
2007 Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard
3/15/2024 - VindependenceDay Likes this wine: 94 Points
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2005 Château Pontet-Canet
2/23/2024 - VindependenceDay Likes this wine: 90 Points
2hrs airing in wine glass. Almost no nose. Some faint tar and blackberry. In the mouth much more interesting- viscous, velvety, layered texture. Not a lot of acid, but there is a noticeable tannic bite. Slight edge of bitterness. But it’s not unpleasant at all. I’m rather enjoying trying to figure out what’s going on with this wine. I have a feeling it will be much bigger with more air. Will try the rest of the bottle tomorrow. 90pts.
Ok second day after Coravin. Folks are right - I should have decanted 3+ hrs on day 1. Much bigger nose, with notes of blackberry, plum, rhubarb jam (?), lavender (?), tar, forest floor. Tannins have receded. It’s lost some of the density and viscosity, but gained freshness and acidity. Tasty! 93 pts.
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2004 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année
2/11/2024 - VindependenceDay Likes this wine: 93 Points
Classic brioche, golden apple, honey. Still fresh, acidic, plenty of bubbles. Three glasses went down effortlessly.
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