Bright ruby red with the smallest hint of browning at the edges. Immediately smells like raspberry candy and brilliant red fruits which opens to an earthy cedar. Significantly less Bordeaux funk than its bigger sibling but the undertones are there. Palate was initially of cherries and then it closed down for an hour or so. Tannins are fully integrated and well rounded. Emerged to cranberries and cherries with an oak backbone. At its peak but not going anywhere soon.
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Opened a bottle and was immediately hit by a strong smell of menthol and eucalyptus. Thought maybe it would blow off over the next hour or so but it didn’t. Overwhelmingly strong and not enjoyable. Decided to open a 2nd bottle to see if it was just a bad bottle but alas, it was the same. Guess I waited too long to open these….
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Still going solidly. Color is showing just a hint of browns. Nose is dark red fruits, cedar and a hint of mint Berries, oak and peppers. Not a ton of depth more of a bombastic easy drinking but a very enjoyable wine. Will definitely drink my remaining bottle soon as I can’t imagine it getting better.
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2000 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
3/15/2024 - ChairmanM wrote:
Bright ruby red with the smallest hint of browning at the edges. Immediately smells like raspberry candy and brilliant red fruits which opens to an earthy cedar. Significantly less Bordeaux funk than its bigger sibling but the undertones are there. Palate was initially of cherries and then it closed down for an hour or so. Tannins are fully integrated and well rounded. Emerged to cranberries and cherries with an oak backbone. At its peak but not going anywhere soon.
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2002 Happs Shiraz Three Hills
3/1/2024 - ChairmanM wrote:
Opened a bottle and was immediately hit by a strong smell of menthol and eucalyptus. Thought maybe it would blow off over the next hour or so but it didn’t. Overwhelmingly strong and not enjoyable. Decided to open a 2nd bottle to see if it was just a bad bottle but alas, it was the same. Guess I waited too long to open these….
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2004 Nicholas Cole Cellars Camille
6/17/2023 - ChairmanM Likes this wine:
Still going solidly. Color is showing just a hint of browns. Nose is dark red fruits, cedar and a hint of mint Berries, oak and peppers. Not a ton of depth more of a bombastic easy drinking but a very enjoyable wine. Will definitely drink my remaining bottle soon as I can’t imagine it getting better.
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