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2016 Hartford / Hartford Court Zinfandel Old Vine Russian River Valley
10/19/2018 - firenzecole Likes this wine:
Will not affix a score as the bottle was consumed on a golf trip and the wine was not the primary focus of the evening, but everyone present enjoyed the wine. The little remaining after the first night tasted even better on day two so I would recommend decanting or putting away for a few years. Solid, tasty, if unremarkable zinfandel.
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2012 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon
9/28/2018 - firenzecole wrote:
First Forman and mildly disappointing. Decanted thirty minutes. All present agreed it was a good accompaniment to dinner but didn't taste as expected. Very acidic, muted red fruit, somewhat harsh tannins. Drank more like a well made Chianti rather than a $100 Napa Cab. I understand the reputation of the bottle and the fact it was probably opened far too early, but thought the fruit-forward vintage might have compensated. I was wrong. Recommend a long decant or plenty more years in the cellar.
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2009 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave St. Joseph
4/18/2018 - firenzecole wrote: 92 Points
Rocky, minerally soil on the nose. Just a hint of meat. Quite strong aroma. Tannins subsiding, smooth, and showing their age. Minerals on the palate. Little to no spice or meaty flavors...just smooth rocks in a pleasant fashion. Very tasty and distinct in a feminine style (surprising given the vintage). Not sure I agree with the consensus this will improve further with more aging. Recommend drinking now.
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