Didn't think this wine was going to be drinkable given that WA gave the drinking range to 2016. I was surprised to see it was still fine--albeit at the end of its life. Decanted for about 1 hour. It was a bit tight, but loosened up during the next 2 hours. Nice delicate cherry notes. A mature wine that deserves respect for the elderly. I liked it!
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My last bottle of Langhe, they’ve all been good though this one, unlike the one a few weeks earlier was perhaps on the edge. The cherry nose still evident, some medicinal notes, but a little muted. The finish was shortish, but still nicely balanced if not very exciting.
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Still fresh given the age and suggestion it might be past its best. Light vibrant red fruit nose; actually dry, tannic with some astringency. Long finish. Pretty good, and would probably be better with a nice hearty meat dish than some Doritos....😊
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3/4/2024 - presterjohn wrote:
Fully aged fruit, tarry, slightly scented, woody and juicy, quite tannic. Good wine, too old but still very pleasant
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10/15/2020 - IndyTom Likes this wine: 90 Points
Didn't think this wine was going to be drinkable given that WA gave the drinking range to 2016. I was surprised to see it was still fine--albeit at the end of its life. Decanted for about 1 hour. It was a bit tight, but loosened up during the next 2 hours. Nice delicate cherry notes. A mature wine that deserves respect for the elderly. I liked it!
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4/18/2020 - goffo wrote: 79 Points
My last bottle of Langhe, they’ve all been good though this one, unlike the one a few weeks earlier was perhaps on the edge. The cherry nose still evident, some medicinal notes, but a little muted. The finish was shortish, but still nicely balanced if not very exciting.
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4/4/2020 - goffo Likes this wine: 85 Points
Still fresh given the age and suggestion it might be past its best. Light vibrant red fruit nose; actually dry, tannic with some astringency. Long finish. Pretty good, and would probably be better with a nice hearty meat dish than some Doritos....😊
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9/12/2017 - nicefish Likes this wine: 88 Points
Great wine. Just pastors prime.
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