Pulling the cork, I was prepared for this bottle to be weak and watery given the age. To my pleasant surprise it was holding up strong and tasting fabulous still. Dark red color with brickish accents. Aromas of red currants, nutmeg and allspice. Fruit is still plush on the palate, but well-rounded with soft tannins finishing with minerality and a hint of vanilla. Acidity has moderated but still present, silky smooth texture - this wine will likely show strong for another 2+ years, but doubtful it will improve. Drink'em if you got'em.
Nicely done Chris!
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12/11/2020 - DaneM Likes this wine:
Amazing.
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12/6/2018 - Styles_01 wrote:
Phenomenal- wish we drank it in 2012 it would have been a legend.
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11/17/2018 - GA_Seattle Likes this wine: 94 Points
Pulling the cork, I was prepared for this bottle to be weak and watery given the age. To my pleasant surprise it was holding up strong and tasting fabulous still. Dark red color with brickish accents. Aromas of red currants, nutmeg and allspice. Fruit is still plush on the palate, but well-rounded with soft tannins finishing with minerality and a hint of vanilla. Acidity has moderated but still present, silky smooth texture - this wine will likely show strong for another 2+ years, but doubtful it will improve. Drink'em if you got'em.
Nicely done Chris!
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3/12/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still fresh at 16 years of age but has evolved with more of a Cabernet Franc character.
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6/2/2015 - FLI Likes this wine: 92 Points
Perfect now - great balance of fruit and tannins. Reminds me of a good St. Julien.
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