Perfect - at its peak now. Super long finish. Primary, secondary and tertiary with acid and beautiful integrated tanins. Can enjoy this by itself now or with a lovely steak. 26 years on, and this wine turned out magnificently.
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I think all wine drinkers love opening an old bottle and having it taste amazing. Wine is a story, and there is not a better tale than when you articulate how you bought a bottle, aged it, and then opened it to find out it was still better than the majority of wines out there. This bottle was a bear to open as I couldn't get the cork out or push the cork in, that's a story in itself. A great nose that tells you it was and still is high quality. Great smoke, tons of herbs, and even some vegetables on the palate. Very refined and still kickin 20+yrs later! A great story with a great finish :). Thanks Ted & Jim!
Medium plum red in colour with brick/clear rim. Bouquet is rich and powerful with aromas of black cherry, mulberry and damson plus cinnamon and vanilla. Palate is well balanced with lively acidity and rich blackcurrent, red cherry and raspberry flavours. Tannins are well integrated and the finish is dry, full of rich fruit - quite lovely.
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5/15/2021 - datorr Likes this wine: 92 Points
My last magnum of this wonderful wine. Still going strong.
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8/16/2020 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 99 Points
Perfect - at its peak now. Super long finish. Primary, secondary and tertiary with acid and beautiful integrated tanins. Can enjoy this by itself now or with a lovely steak. 26 years on, and this wine turned out magnificently.
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5/1/2020 - datorr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely lovely lovely
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1/27/2018 - PMJak11 Likes this wine: 94 Points
I think all wine drinkers love opening an old bottle and having it taste amazing. Wine is a story, and there is not a better tale than when you articulate how you bought a bottle, aged it, and then opened it to find out it was still better than the majority of wines out there. This bottle was a bear to open as I couldn't get the cork out or push the cork in, that's a story in itself. A great nose that tells you it was and still is high quality. Great smoke, tons of herbs, and even some vegetables on the palate. Very refined and still kickin 20+yrs later! A great story with a great finish :). Thanks Ted & Jim!
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3/5/2015 - Fausto_Coppi Likes this wine: 96 Points
Medium plum red in colour with brick/clear rim. Bouquet is rich and powerful with aromas of black cherry, mulberry and damson plus cinnamon and vanilla. Palate is well balanced with lively acidity and rich blackcurrent, red cherry and raspberry flavours. Tannins are well integrated and the finish is dry, full of rich fruit - quite lovely.
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