almost peak age for this n: intense and developed fruit. black currant, blackberry, fresh snapped twigs p: heavy and smooth, slightly overbearing on vanilla and alcohol, inviting nibble not tannic bite, ripe blackberry fruit dominant
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Huge Raymond Reserve fan drinking it since ‘88. I gave it a 94 because it reminded me of some 94’s I drank. Bramble-berries in the mouth. So well integrated. Not a huge nose but def a long delectable finish. Should last properly cellared for some years to come. But don’t think it will last all that long because I’ll happily consume it all! Once again thank you Raymond Family!
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4/1/2024 - munktun Likes this wine: 92 Points
almost peak age for this
n: intense and developed fruit. black currant, blackberry, fresh snapped twigs
p: heavy and smooth, slightly overbearing on vanilla and alcohol, inviting nibble not tannic bite, ripe blackberry fruit dominant
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2/23/2024 - brianakrin wrote: 92 Points
Improved after 2hr decant. Has some secondary notes. Drinking well , no hurry.
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1/31/2023 - shellylowen Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very good except the finish is now dry and bitter.
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4/6/2022 - timdrex Likes this wine: 91 Points
Full bodied with bright acidity.
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5/14/2021 - Time traveller Likes this wine: 94 Points
Huge Raymond Reserve fan drinking it since ‘88. I gave it a 94 because it reminded me of some 94’s I drank. Bramble-berries in the mouth. So well integrated. Not a huge nose but def a long delectable finish. Should last properly cellared for some years to come. But don’t think it will last all that long because I’ll happily consume it all! Once again thank you Raymond Family!
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