I agree the aging has improved the wine, it seems quite a bargain at this point. While the overall flavor has diminished as might be expected after 16 years the fruit is still present and the tannins reduced to provide a nice balance. It is great to be able to share such elegance with friends without regrets about the quality at such a reasonable acquisition price. I give it a 90 at this point with some time remaining before the flavor evaporates.
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2nd bottle was just as good. Should have bought more Dark ruby colored with earth, forest floor, and a baking spices on the nose. Taste is moderate body with well balanced acid and tannins, both still there but well integrated. Long finish
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Still drinking great. Ruby colored with just a hint of brick. Nose is full and rich with plums and raspberries. Taste has full texture and moderate tannins with pepper on the long with echoes of the plums. Really nice. Picked up for a song at a remainder sale.
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This wine has finally come around after 15 years. Took a while. No more funky barnyard floor musty profile. Lots of fruit, full-body, mid-palate acidity, a bit of earth in the background with a nice long finish, and dark chocolate notes. Give it a 30 min plus decant. This is my 10th bottle from a case, drinking over the years and this is the best.
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3/31/2024 - Scott Burg wrote:
Drinking great. Had it with a steak. Bold complex incredible wine. Can't believe the value. Wish I had more
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5/7/2023 - fournelm Likes this wine: 90 Points
I agree the aging has improved the wine, it seems quite a bargain at this point. While the overall flavor has diminished as might be expected after 16 years the fruit is still present and the tannins reduced to provide a nice balance. It is great to be able to share such elegance with friends without regrets about the quality at such a reasonable acquisition price. I give it a 90 at this point with some time remaining before the flavor evaporates.
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12/2/2022 - Stuart10er Likes this wine:
2nd bottle was just as good. Should have bought more
Dark ruby colored with earth, forest floor, and a baking spices on the nose. Taste is moderate body with well balanced acid and tannins, both still there but well integrated. Long finish
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8/12/2022 - Stuart10er Likes this wine:
Still drinking great. Ruby colored with just a hint of brick. Nose is full and rich with plums and raspberries. Taste has full texture and moderate tannins with pepper on the long with echoes of the plums. Really nice. Picked up for a song at a remainder sale.
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4/20/2022 - Kentw wrote: 90 Points
This wine has finally come around after 15 years. Took a while. No more funky barnyard floor musty profile. Lots of fruit, full-body, mid-palate acidity, a bit of earth in the background with a nice long finish, and dark chocolate notes. Give it a 30 min plus decant. This is my 10th bottle from a case, drinking over the years and this is the best.
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