This was my last bottle of of the 97 vintage. The cork was fully intact and like all previous bottles, there was significant sediment bottle which was quickly cleaned up after passing it through a filter. Initial PNP, was pretty closed on the nose but had a musty, earthy component. Beautiful deep brick color and an smooth earthy flavor (tobacco and leather).
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Aging very well, no hint of going over the hill, very smooth and layered. Drinking well right now and will probably hold for another 5 years. Enjoyed with a roast loin of Pork and grilled asparagus, great accompaniment. I wish I had more but, alas, all good things must end.
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My go-to wine for a special occasion. Pulled from a 55 degree cellar; and poured through a Vacuvin. Pristine cork, no visible signs of bricking. Sediment in the neck and shoulder of the bottle. Medium body. Beautifully aromatic and intoxicating nose. Spicy red currant, tobacco, leather, and red flowers. Palate dominated by earth tones, but there's still enough red fruit, tannic structure and acidity to support enjoying this with a chargrilled ribeye steak. Long, persistent finish. Thumbs up purchase and kudos to the producer!
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Nice nose of aged cab, on the palate this bottle was fading and hanging on or dear life. Fruit fading and becoming shrill and acidic, also a lot of green. I like lean cabs but this one was too far gone,wife hated it.
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11/9/2021 - rjquillin Likes this wine:
Still tasty, but really need to step up consumption on these.
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10/20/2019 - nathanbsmith Likes this wine:
This was my last bottle of of the 97 vintage. The cork was fully intact and like all previous bottles, there was significant sediment bottle which was quickly cleaned up after passing it through a filter. Initial PNP, was pretty closed on the nose but had a musty, earthy component. Beautiful deep brick color and an smooth earthy flavor (tobacco and leather).
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11/5/2018 - ken@ampy.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aging very well, no hint of going over the hill, very smooth and layered.
Drinking well right now and will probably hold for another 5 years. Enjoyed with a roast loin of Pork and grilled asparagus, great accompaniment. I wish I had more but, alas, all good things must end.
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7/2/2018 - nfurlong Likes this wine: 90 Points
My go-to wine for a special occasion. Pulled from a 55 degree cellar; and poured through a Vacuvin. Pristine cork, no visible signs of bricking. Sediment in the neck and shoulder of the bottle. Medium body. Beautifully aromatic and intoxicating nose. Spicy red currant, tobacco, leather, and red flowers. Palate dominated by earth tones, but there's still enough red fruit, tannic structure and acidity to support enjoying this with a chargrilled ribeye steak. Long, persistent finish. Thumbs up purchase and kudos to the producer!
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1/21/2018 - scott w wrote:
Nice nose of aged cab, on the palate this bottle was fading and hanging on or dear life. Fruit fading and becoming shrill and acidic, also a lot of green. I like lean cabs but this one was too far gone,wife hated it.
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