Deep copper hue. Still kicking. Was worried it might be over the hill, but still going. If you're keeping any, then you're doing it for science at this point.
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This wine was distinctly sweet with no warning on the label (the followed year Humbrecht introduced his sweetness “indice” numbers and I would rate this Indice 3 – demi-sec – or even 4). Colour was deep gold and the nose was expressive and fragrant with notes of white rose, candy and hydrocarbon. The palate was full/medium bodied, rich and strongly aromatic with darkish complex fruit, some minerals, quite low smooth acidity and a candied touch on the long and firmly backboned finish. I liked this better than a bottle in 2012 which I described as flamboyant; this one gave me a more refined impression than that but it is not for everyone as the remarks "showy" and "cloying" from across the table testified.
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Dark golden color causing concern that it was maderized. It wasn't. Nice nose of minerals and peaches. Initial jolting sweetness on the palate, almost like a tardive. Sweetness became more subtle over time with minerals emerging. All 5 imbibers liked it as it went well with a spinach pasta in butter sauce with white and black truffles.
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8/10/2022 - short and confused wrote:
Deep gold. Burnt sugar. Still kicking with some nice acidity. Very enjoyable.
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4/11/2021 - stinkycook Likes this wine:
Deep copper hue. Still kicking. Was worried it might be over the hill, but still going. If you're keeping any, then you're doing it for science at this point.
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7/30/2016 - eboracum Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine was distinctly sweet with no warning on the label (the followed year Humbrecht introduced his sweetness “indice” numbers and I would rate this Indice 3 – demi-sec – or even 4). Colour was deep gold and the nose was expressive and fragrant with notes of white rose, candy and hydrocarbon. The palate was full/medium bodied, rich and strongly aromatic with darkish complex fruit, some minerals, quite low smooth acidity and a candied touch on the long and firmly backboned finish. I liked this better than a bottle in 2012 which I described as flamboyant; this one gave me a more refined impression than that but it is not for everyone as the remarks "showy" and "cloying" from across the table testified.
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10/28/2013 - cos82 wrote: 89 Points
Dark golden color causing concern that it was maderized. It wasn't. Nice nose of minerals and peaches. Initial jolting sweetness on the palate, almost like a tardive. Sweetness became more subtle over time with minerals emerging. All 5 imbibers liked it as it went well with a spinach pasta in butter sauce with white and black truffles.
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4/26/2013 - Viking 61 wrote:
Drinking nice. Went great with Wild Ginger Thai take out. Nice acidity and crisp citrus went nice with Tom Yam soup and Chicken Red Chili.
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