Opened and poured. A dark purply/deep red coloring. Tiny bit of musk blew off, revealing fresh sliced mushrooms, cassis, bright cherry, vanilla. Initially tight, this opened up nicely with air and a little more warmth. Full bodied and mature, yet still showing balance. Lively acidity keeping it bright.
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delicious, 1 hr decant, lovely fruit, smooth long finish. Sad to think that maybe 95% of this wine had already been consumed, as it is just hitting it's peak. Thanks to wine cellars, and online aftermarket dealers!
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12/12/2016 - Senso-beak wrote: 89 Points
Opened and poured. A dark purply/deep red coloring. Tiny bit of musk blew off, revealing fresh sliced mushrooms, cassis, bright cherry, vanilla. Initially tight, this opened up nicely with air and a little more warmth. Full bodied and mature, yet still showing balance. Lively acidity keeping it bright.
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11/5/2014 - redz wrote: 93 Points
delicious, 1 hr decant, lovely fruit, smooth long finish. Sad to think that maybe 95% of this wine had already been consumed, as it is just hitting it's peak. Thanks to wine cellars, and online aftermarket dealers!
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5/17/2010 - biggwater wrote: 91 Points
No reviews for 2 years...hmmm? Glad I held on to this...bought a number of 2001's fro Napa...holding up well..deep dark and rich...for $25 perfect...
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12/27/2007 - Haggis wrote: 91 Points
RJD's note (8/20/2005) is right on. Delicious, complex, layered, and continues to be cellar-worthy. Will keep last bottle for another 2yr.
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1/19/2006 - cookie7 wrote: 90 Points
Initial loads of cocoa and chocolate on the finish. After a little air more fruit flavors appeared as well as some cedr and oak. Nice sweet tannins.
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