The cork was stained on all sides all the way up but was removed without trouble. I decanted this one largely to remove a significant amount of sediment. The wine has improved both in aroma and on the palate throughout the evening, including this final glass now four hours after the initial decant. This ruby colored wine with minimal signs of bricking still emits a lovely fragrance of cassis, blackberries, and plums along with typical aged cabernet elements. The palate is equally interesting and consists of similar components. If the finish were longer, this would be a truly outstanding bottle of wine. It is still lovely for what it is though.
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Fruit is gone, bouquet initially un-remarkable started to open up a bit as evening progressed. But never really improved on the palate. From my cellar originally; gift to Sandy for 30 B-Day.
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10/25/2016 - nywine68 Likes this wine: 95 Points
1978 California with John Gilman (Craft): Lots of saturated fruit. Intense and smokey.
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3/31/2015 - prof b wrote: 92 Points
The cork was stained on all sides all the way up but was removed without trouble. I decanted this one largely to remove a significant amount of sediment. The wine has improved both in aroma and on the palate throughout the evening, including this final glass now four hours after the initial decant. This ruby colored wine with minimal signs of bricking still emits a lovely fragrance of cassis, blackberries, and plums along with typical aged cabernet elements. The palate is equally interesting and consists of similar components. If the finish were longer, this would be a truly outstanding bottle of wine. It is still lovely for what it is though.
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3/1/2015 - AllRed wrote: 88 Points
Perfumed florals and black currants. Balanced. Integrated. Red currant, dust and worn leather.
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11/23/2014 - jdabrowski1027 wrote:
drinking really nice right now, this bottle must have had gentle storage.
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12/30/2012 - mplsbruin wrote: 81 Points
Fruit is gone, bouquet initially un-remarkable started to open up a bit as evening progressed. But never really improved on the palate. From my cellar originally; gift to Sandy for 30 B-Day.
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