Poor bastard. At some point this had what it takes. For whatever reason -likely the cork- what remans is a really nice aged Pinot marred by an awful overriding flaw. Curious as the Syrah was actually pretty good. More Pinots to go, so the test continues.
They say the most expensive wines are those that get poured down the drain.
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Neocork weirdness here. The powerful aroma was unmistakably aged port. The flavors were similar (including fruit, so it wasn't just dead), although it lacked the body I would expect from port. Nothing remotely close to a pinot. So what happened here? My knowledge of wine faults is lacking. Oxidized, maderized, over the hill, acetaldehyde, heat damaged?
Oddly, I actually liked the wine, as it's been awhile since I've drank port and I missed it. Corked the bottle and refrigerated it to drink after dinner.
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9/20/2013 - NotNYC wrote: flawed
Poor bastard.
At some point this had what it takes.
For whatever reason -likely the cork- what remans is a really nice aged Pinot marred by an awful overriding flaw.
Curious as the Syrah was actually pretty good. More Pinots to go, so the test continues.
They say the most expensive wines are those that get poured down the drain.
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8/26/2013 - GoBlue2002 wrote:
Neocork weirdness here.
The powerful aroma was unmistakably aged port. The flavors were similar (including fruit, so it wasn't just dead), although it lacked the body I would expect from port. Nothing remotely close to a pinot.
So what happened here? My knowledge of wine faults is lacking. Oxidized, maderized, over the hill, acetaldehyde, heat damaged?
Oddly, I actually liked the wine, as it's been awhile since I've drank port and I missed it. Corked the bottle and refrigerated it to drink after dinner.
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9/22/2012 - thelostverse wrote: 91 Points
Opened by Anwar out of magnum. Notes of black cherry and spice with nice acidity.
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9/22/2012 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
Cherry, cola and just a hint of funk. Black cherry, roasted red currants and plum. Good acidity with a hint of clove on the finish.
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9/22/2012 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points
Opened by Anwar from mag. Sweet cherry notes with licorice and smoke. 90 points.
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