With Steph, Donald, Mary and J. Pretty good - lots of bottle age oxidative character but with complexity and fruit depth. Not much structure or potential for future development. Herbal aromas and flavours too. Definately a NZ red but enjoyable - better than the previous two showings.
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With David and P, Andrei and S, Bridgette and J for Pascale's birthday. Nice bordeaux structure - lean and minty - better than when tasted in the states with Parents last December.
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Much nicer. Lovely classy currant smokey smell. Good feel in the mouth but the mouth is not as interesting as the nose. The wine is coming along. (With David and P, Rob and G and J) with Lamb Loin.
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8/16/2016 - Marc wrote: 86 Points
1986 Bordeaux and Related 1986 and 1987 Cabernet Merlots (Villa Maria Winery, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand): Slightly lifted nose of earth, milk, and cedar. Bright acids, touch of green celery. More intense than the 1986 Grand Puy Lacoste. Guessed NZ.
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9/11/1994 - Marc wrote:
With Steph, Donald, Mary and J. Pretty good - lots of bottle age oxidative character but with complexity and fruit depth. Not much structure or potential for future development. Herbal aromas and flavours too. Definately a NZ red but enjoyable - better than the previous two showings.
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6/12/1994 - Marc wrote:
With David and P, Andrei and S, Bridgette and J for Pascale's birthday. Nice bordeaux structure - lean and minty - better than when tasted in the states with Parents last December.
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5/20/1992 - Marc wrote:
with 2 A's Gillian and J. Similar to previous note, but a bit tighter.
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5/18/1992 - Marc wrote:
Much nicer. Lovely classy currant smokey smell. Good feel in the mouth but the mouth is not as interesting as the nose. The wine is coming along. (With David and P, Rob and G and J) with Lamb Loin.
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