Slight cork taint in this bottle, so it's probably not fair to rate. Structure has really deteriorated since last trying this bottle 2 years ago. Pruney and one-note with a tail-end that thins out toward the end. With some time some of the corkiness blew off and a floral note emerged to the plum and berry notes, but problems with the structure and body never self corrected during the course of a 5 hour session. My guess is this one is not making the journey.
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Not sure if this went bad or just was bad. Muddy, loamy nose and very boiled prune taste. Imbalanced. The cork was wet nearly to the rim so perhaps it oxidized? Disappointment.
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2/3/2011 - Sweet_Berry_Wine!! wrote: 82 Points
Slight cork taint in this bottle, so it's probably not fair to rate. Structure has really deteriorated since last trying this bottle 2 years ago. Pruney and one-note with a tail-end that thins out toward the end. With some time some of the corkiness blew off and a floral note emerged to the plum and berry notes, but problems with the structure and body never self corrected during the course of a 5 hour session. My guess is this one is not making the journey.
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3/8/2010 - tanninbomb wrote: 84 Points
Not sure if this went bad or just was bad. Muddy, loamy nose and very boiled prune taste. Imbalanced. The cork was wet nearly to the rim so perhaps it oxidized? Disappointment.
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3/28/2009 - tanninbomb wrote: 89 Points
Classic Valpolicella. Rich, loamy, plum-like, roasted game. Some burnt chocolate on finish.
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