Vertical of 2016 and 2018 Deep dark ruby Pronounced nose blackcurrant, black plumb, leather, smoky notes, some graphite 2018 more pronounced, riper Med + acidity, 2018 high acidity high alcohol, high tannins, 2018 tannins more velvety full bodied, pronounced intensity, lovely long finish Outstanding wine, will continue to improve for 10 years, 2018 more integrated already, lovely smooth balanced wine
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A hot, dry, low-yielding vintage that was picked early, and that’s what it tastes like. Concentrated, black-fruited, compact, tart and green on the finish. Proof that Lady May can be tedious without the ripeness to fill out the framework. Maybe give it 2-3 more years to see what happens.
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1/3/2024 - Lyndon.king Likes this wine: 94 Points
Vertical of 2016 and 2018
Deep dark ruby
Pronounced nose blackcurrant, black plumb, leather, smoky notes, some graphite
2018 more pronounced, riper
Med + acidity,
2018 high acidity
high alcohol, high tannins,
2018 tannins more velvety
full bodied, pronounced intensity, lovely long finish
Outstanding wine, will continue to improve for 10 years, 2018 more integrated already, lovely smooth balanced wine
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7/24/2023 - Giggs wrote: 89 Points
A hot, dry, low-yielding vintage that was picked early, and that’s what it tastes like. Concentrated, black-fruited, compact, tart and green on the finish. Proof that Lady May can be tedious without the ripeness to fill out the framework. Maybe give it 2-3 more years to see what happens.
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