Was concerned as many reviews here made it sound like it might be too late for this bottle. It most definitely is not. Very nice rich coffee on the nose and again mid-palate. The tannins were a bit grippy on opening, but within 15 or 20 minutes it softened up. It was a very enjoyable bottle.
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Definitely past peak, though I think it’s unlikely this was ever great. Little fruit left and what there is is dry fruit. The tannins are still quite present and had grown harsh and overwhelming by day 2 (which, combined with everything else being totally dead by then made this basically undrinkable after the first night). Not a bad wine but very little energy or joy. The ‘01 is better.
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Smooth with a seamless aroma profile. Aromas of smoky fermented plum, prunes, dried figs, and sweet tobacco. Tannins are not too tough. This wine tastes right for drinking now, though some energy has been lost to age.
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6/19/2022 - Two Winos Likes this wine: 93 Points
Was concerned as many reviews here made it sound like it might be too late for this bottle. It most definitely is not. Very nice rich coffee on the nose and again mid-palate. The tannins were a bit grippy on opening, but within 15 or 20 minutes it softened up. It was a very enjoyable bottle.
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4/10/2022 - shza wrote: 88 Points
Definitely past peak, though I think it’s unlikely this was ever great. Little fruit left and what there is is dry fruit. The tannins are still quite present and had grown harsh and overwhelming by day 2 (which, combined with everything else being totally dead by then made this basically undrinkable after the first night). Not a bad wine but very little energy or joy. The ‘01 is better.
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11/1/2021 - stet wrote: flawed
Short note from memory. This was a bit oxidized, fruit very muted. Sadly I think over the hill due to bottle, so not rating.
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9/28/2020 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Smooth with a seamless aroma profile. Aromas of smoky fermented plum, prunes, dried figs, and sweet tobacco. Tannins are not too tough. This wine tastes right for drinking now, though some energy has been lost to age.
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8/28/2020 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mature flavors of prunes, leather, dried cherries, and roses. Tastes noble but lacks depth.
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