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2007 B Kosuge Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard
2/23/2024 - unionst Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cherry red color, garnet core, watery rim. No sign of bricking.
Cherry cola on the nose, vanilla and then strawberry/rhubarb pie, eucalyptus and allspice as it opened up.
Bright acidity - fresh as a daisy. Nice structure, fine tannins. Layered, the same strawberry/rhubarb pie found on the nose that overtakes initial cherry and cola notes with air. Just a delicious wine with plenty more time left.
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1997 Tom Eddy Cabernet Sauvignon
2/16/2024 - unionst Likes this wine: 93 Points
Last of 3, bought on release and kept in climate controlled cellar since.
Pretty light magenta color, watery rim, no bricking.
Sweet cassis, eucalyptus, leather, lanolin and a light touch of embers on the nose.
Unbelievably fresh on the palate. Fully resolved tannins. Bright acidity, guava paste, white peach, raspberries, a touch of malted milk balls offset by minerality and lots of citrus on the finish. Drinks more like a Tignanello than a Napa Cab.
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1998 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Lamaione Toscana IGT
2/9/2024 - unionst Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bought this on release in Rome and have cellared in climate controlled environment since. My last of 6 bottles and showed better than the previous 5.
Medium colored garnet with a watery and rose petaled rim.
Green tobacco, plum, leather, baker's chocolate, spearmint and tertiary notes of pan forte on the nose.
Fine tannins, red and black fruit fruits, dark chocolate and naval orange juice on the finish. Still has vibrant acidity and overall very nice balance. So fresh after 25 years.
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