My impression after my first taste was that I could be chewing this wine. It was very big. Still held it's fruit after 11 years (7 years in my cellar.) I would have given it a higher rating if it had some complexity.
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After opening a horribly corked bottle, this one was much better. Toasty oak not fully integrated yet, but still a nice mouthfeel and fruit. Some vanilla came through as well, probably due to the oak. Another year for this in the cellar, I think.
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5/31/2014 - RealeWine Likes this wine: 89 Points
My impression after my first taste was that I could be chewing this wine. It was very big. Still held it's fruit after 11 years (7 years in my cellar.) I would have given it a higher rating if it had some complexity.
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4/20/2011 - welchcellars wrote: 85 Points
A pleasant drink with some nice fruit, but past it's time. Don't hold this one anymore!
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12/23/2006 - DesMarteau wrote: 90 Points
Good...but a little behind other years. Fruit is more subtle. A lesser representation than prior vintages which are usually more expressive and full.
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5/24/2006 - keithstg wrote: 89 Points
After opening a horribly corked bottle, this one was much better. Toasty oak not fully integrated yet, but still a nice mouthfeel and fruit. Some vanilla came through as well, probably due to the oak. Another year for this in the cellar, I think.
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5/24/2006 - keithstg wrote:
Horribly, horribly corked! What a shame.
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