Fully mature with an air of elegance to its core of fresh cherries, strawberries, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers, and herbs profile. Medium-bodied, with lift and red fruits on the back end, this is a pop, pour, and still quite enjoyable wine. Drink from 2023-2030.
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tasted blind nose - surripe mouth - rich, saturated ripe berry, bold, with some coffee. reminded me a little of some Bryant family that I've had. Delicious but phat. A sip standing alone wine, lacks acidity and after a while slightly fatiguing. I suspect they picked too late in a hot year. The '95 and '96 are clearly better.
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Nearly 25 years old and drinking amazingly well. Flavor profile leans strongly in the direction of earth and related flavors, but pleasingly so. Enjoy now.
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Fantastic wine. From a magnum. Last bottle from a case of 750's and a case of magnums. Purchased at the Bassin MacArthur Beverage annual California barrel tasting for $275/ case. This baby was singing. As I recall, this wine was approachable upon release and was a joy to drink at every stage. Memories from here on out......
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2/15/2023 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points
Fully mature with an air of elegance to its core of fresh cherries, strawberries, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers, and herbs profile. Medium-bodied, with lift and red fruits on the back end, this is a pop, pour, and still quite enjoyable wine. Drink from 2023-2030.
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2/20/2022 - soyhead wrote:
tasted blind
nose - surripe
mouth - rich, saturated ripe berry, bold, with some coffee. reminded me a little of some Bryant family that I've had. Delicious but phat. A sip standing alone wine, lacks acidity and after a while slightly fatiguing. I suspect they picked too late in a hot year. The '95 and '96 are clearly better.
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8/28/2021 - fdub Likes this wine: 96 Points
From magnum at Harvest Stomp. Unreal quality and depth. Still super intense fruits and secondary notes. Perfect balance.
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4/10/2021 - TGOT Likes this wine: 94 Points
Nearly 25 years old and drinking amazingly well. Flavor profile leans strongly in the direction of earth and related flavors, but pleasingly so. Enjoy now.
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5/7/2020 - Dr.Scott Likes this wine: 95 Points
Fantastic wine. From a magnum. Last bottle from a case of 750's and a case of magnums. Purchased at the Bassin MacArthur Beverage annual California barrel tasting for $275/ case. This baby was singing. As I recall, this wine was approachable upon release and was a joy to drink at every stage. Memories from here on out......
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