12/16/22, 5:19 AM - Hi yes mine was a 750 ml so typically the mags will age slower in the larger format. 96 was about a 90 point vintage typically they had lots of acidity and were quite age worthy especially the top producers wines of which this is one. You should have fun with it. The other two you will be surprised how long they last. I've drank 76s...a great vintage, recently and they are some of the most interesting wine experiences I have ever had. Hopefully your is as good as what I encountered. Cheers Ivan.
4/16/22, 9:41 AM - Not sure what that chemical note is. Maybe I explained it as oxidative. I still have a third of that bottle in the fridge. I will dip in to it later and see if I can sense what you are referring to. It seems hard to believe that it could be bad mind you a little cork taint mixed with the oxidative notes might give you that sensation possibly.
4/17/22, 3:31 AM - Hi again. Its probably a saline note. Sometimes that can be an aroma sensation from that wine. I kind of sensed that last night when I finished the bottle.
4/28/21, 3:10 AM - Lmao. Parkerized Frankenstein. I'm gonna use that term. Fantastic. As for my bottle ie the Frankenstein in my cellar I wont be awakening any time soon. Thanks.
3/1/20, 12:14 PM - Agreed. I have a few old vintages left in my cellar from the late 70s and early 80s and support your comment having had a 1985 and a 1983 in the last few years that were fantastic. They do last for a long time, as long as the cellar is spot on. Cheers.
10/7/18, 4:58 PM - When I set drink windows my range is to what I think is peak drink window is. After that date the wine will starts slow decline faze. Usually the same amount of time on the other side to completely die. Therefore i feel this should last till 2040 or so before all it nuances are completely dead, but only drinking well through 2028. My opinion that night based on what that bottle was saying to me at that moment. As if this is an exact science. Im sure you know what I mean.
3/17/16, 6:27 AM - For sure. The blend has not changed much over the years in Tignanello so given where the 85 is right now its a resounding yes to that question. I think most are best 10 to 15 years, but vintages like 85 will go the distance, based on my experience. They will, of course, appreciate in value to some degree as well, so its probably not too bad an investment.
12/29/15, 2:41 AM - Great now agreed will drink well for 4 to 6 years all though not sure if it will improve over where its at now. It will change in nuance and flavour profile as time passes. In my experience Melchor peaks from 8 to 12 years in most vintages, though it s usually good up to 25 years if you are in to secondary and tertiary flavours. I have had some 89's a few years back that were very interesting.
7/22/15, 3:56 PM - Not a problem. The wine has a great structure and will hold together fine to 2020 as far as I am concerned. The night we had it it was in air almost two hours and at the last sip it was going strong. In fact I drank it with the Catena Zapata rep. I am not usually a big Argentina wine guy but I have to admit this was a fantastic bottle of wine. Worth every penny and I remember drinking a bottle young and it's much much more interesting now it's a real gem. Cheers!
10/18/13, 3:39 PM - You could be right. It is old school in style and like most Barolo in the past took decades to become drinkable. This producer could be walking that line. I do know the structure is there for the long haul and after those tannin subside the fruit could come alive. Then again it just may not have been ripest of fruit. I have 1 more bottle but I don't think it will last another 10.
6/22/13, 5:30 PM - Pretty cool I opened this wine tonight also. What's the chance of that happening again. Great wine I agree. Paired my bottle with Lobster. A match maid in heaven.
Thanks for letting us know about this problem. We will review your comments and be in touch soon with an update.
Search