Decanted for 2 hrs and sampled over the course of that time. Opened up dramatically, well worth the wait!
Color: surprisingly vibrant crimson, given the age. Nose: subdued, get a bit of flint, red meat, cinnamon and cocoa. Very little fruit. Taste: a timebomb on the palate, witholds at first, then bursts with flavors of dates, black cherry and currant. Loads of great tobacco, black licorice and leather. Overall very delicate and well balanced. Not a heavyweight by any means. Very enjoyable and incredibly easy drinking. Won't get much better than this.
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Getting better and better. Now very became well balanced and structured, gentle and pleasant. Still needs al least one hour decanting so perhaps the potential is there. It is already 10 years and just wonder how it will develop in 2-3 years. The vintage is great so could be still before the best moment. So no hurry. Next try in 2020
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12/10/2023 - joelbkaplan wrote: 80 Points
we recently drank this wine with a beef dish. it was good with the food. but not necessarily just to drink.
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12/25/2021 - Samyntjes@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Leer, peper,
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9/4/2020 - Jacek P wrote: 90 Points
Getting better
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8/23/2019 - Aplaidlad Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted for 2 hrs and sampled over the course of that time. Opened up dramatically, well worth the wait!
Color: surprisingly vibrant crimson, given the age.
Nose: subdued, get a bit of flint, red meat, cinnamon and cocoa. Very little fruit.
Taste: a timebomb on the palate, witholds at first, then bursts with flavors of dates, black cherry and currant. Loads of great tobacco, black licorice and leather. Overall very delicate and well balanced. Not a heavyweight by any means. Very enjoyable and incredibly easy drinking. Won't get much better than this.
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5/3/2019 - Jacek P Likes this wine: 91 Points
Getting better and better. Now very became well balanced and structured, gentle and pleasant. Still needs al least one hour decanting so perhaps the potential is there. It is already 10 years and just wonder how it will develop in 2-3 years. The vintage is great so could be still before the best moment. So no hurry. Next try in 2020
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