Well cellared. Cork getting a little soft but came out in one piece with a 2-prong cork pull. Barely detectable brown edge in the the glass. Youthful mostly Merlot nose with one brief whiff of Cab. No tannins remained, which together with all the fruit made it seem very youthful. Still very enjoyable with peppercorn crusted pan seared beef tenderloin filet. I'm looking forward to opening my newer vintages.
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Well cellared, good but softening cork came out whole with corkscrew. Somewhat moderate nose (for Merlot), nice acid,nice mouthfeel. Clearly needed to be drunk now.
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1/9/2019 12:01:00 PM - Hi Bill - looking for a 50th B-Day present from 1969 for my lovely wife, might you be willing to part with one of your 12 BV P.R. bottles?
2003 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus
9/4/2022 - Bill Martin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Well cellared. Cork getting a little soft but came out in one piece with a 2-prong cork pull. Barely detectable brown edge in the the glass. Youthful mostly Merlot nose with one brief whiff of Cab. No tannins remained, which together with all the fruit made it seem very youthful. Still very enjoyable with peppercorn crusted pan seared beef tenderloin filet. I'm looking forward to opening my newer vintages.
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2012 Kenwood Merlot Jack London Vineyard
9/1/2022 - Bill Martin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Well cellared, good but softening cork came out whole with corkscrew. Somewhat moderate nose (for Merlot), nice acid,nice mouthfeel. Clearly needed to be drunk now.
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1998 Imagery Estate Winery Petite Sirah
6/20/2022 - Bill Martin Likes this wine: 87 Points
Well cellared. Solid cork. Rich, dark fruit. Tannins resolved. No browning. May well have some more years left.
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