This was the best wine (of many) consumed with Thanksgiving dinner 2023. Had a large group and reserved this bottle for the principal -- and most "mature" adults -- those most likely to appreciate it. Had some trouble removing the 17 year old cork, so decanted through a strainer into -- of all things -- a large glass pitcher from my sister's Tri-delta sorority from long ago. Despite this perhaps disrespectful treatment, the decanting served us well: the wine opened up really well on the nose, with lots of complexity. And to taste, well, words kind of fail me -- rich mouthfeel -- ridiculously smooth, strong but balanced flavors. Perfect complement to a Thanksgiving feast prepared by three relatives who really know their way around the kitchen.
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Aromatically - Red Cherry, dried hay, tootsie roll, and some sweet oak. On the palate black cherry, and some sweet wood. A nice wine with quite a bit of heat.
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11/23/2023 - Lee Mod 3 wrote: 94 Points
This was the best wine (of many) consumed with Thanksgiving dinner 2023. Had a large group and reserved this bottle for the principal -- and most "mature" adults -- those most likely to appreciate it. Had some trouble removing the 17 year old cork, so decanted through a strainer into -- of all things -- a large glass pitcher from my sister's Tri-delta sorority from long ago. Despite this perhaps disrespectful treatment, the decanting served us well: the wine opened up really well on the nose, with lots of complexity. And to taste, well, words kind of fail me -- rich mouthfeel -- ridiculously smooth, strong but balanced flavors. Perfect complement to a Thanksgiving feast prepared by three relatives who really know their way around the kitchen.
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12/4/2015 - mntebolt wrote:
Good
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9/28/2014 - WI WineLover Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drinking beautifully now!!!!
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5/27/2009 - Harrypotter wrote:
Aromatically - Red Cherry, dried hay, tootsie roll, and some sweet oak. On the palate black cherry, and some sweet wood. A nice wine with quite a bit of heat.
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