Well can't even believe I'm here on this date with notes on this wine and it didn't go down the drain. As a matter of fact it was a pleasant surprise. Obviously bricking on rim but still good deep ruby red color and throwing some light sediment. Taste was almost port like mouthfeel. Fruit was faded but still cranberry, currant, cedar smoke and a bit of acidity. A treat to see this actually held up all these years in back of cellar. Actually there was two so pretty soon we'll try again.
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2/19/2021 - redmancge wrote:
Well can't even believe I'm here on this date with notes on this wine and it didn't go down the drain. As a matter of fact it was a pleasant surprise. Obviously bricking on rim but still good deep ruby red color and throwing some light sediment. Taste was almost port like mouthfeel. Fruit was faded but still cranberry, currant, cedar smoke and a bit of acidity. A treat to see this actually held up all these years in back of cellar. Actually there was two so pretty soon we'll try again.
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3/17/2011 - Vino Posto wrote: 87 Points
Way past prime. Thin, forgotten fruit. Shame I didn't open this 5 years ago.
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2/8/2011 - JDRFoster wrote: 91 Points
Consistent with my last notes, but a littlle more rich and round, layered and balanced, with an improved finish.
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4/25/2009 - ronnieroots wrote: 89 Points
Nice bottle and better than expected. Very much in line with JDRFoster's note.
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11/22/2008 - JDRFoster wrote: 89 Points
Showing well. Good balance. Fruit is lively, with more red fruit up front with undertones of smokey dark berries and hints of oak. Slightly jammy.
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