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Sunday, December 31, 2023 - Decanted for 3 hours before tasting. NYE at our house. USDA Prime Bone-in Rib Roast (4 ribs) reverse seared ala J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. Fabulous meal and excellent wine!

The wine is now 11 past release and is drinking beautifully. One descriptor that came to mind was 'voluptuous.' The fruit is definitely still there, but it has melded into a greater sense of the whole. All of the elements are just so well integrated and so enjoyable. It was not as good as the 2015 Round Pond we had in September, but it was also different. The BV seemed to say, "I'm here. I've been waiting. I am in no hurry. Take you time and enjoy!" And that's what we did.

The other cabernets on the table tonight were:
>>A 2016 A. Rafanelli Dry Creek Cabernet - which was actually my WOTN - but it was very different from the BV. The Rafanelli was still very youthful and vibrant with fabulous fruit flavors.
>> A 2011 Adelaida 'Viking Estate' cabernet which was also wonderful but had a clear sense of being a bold Paso cab. I just have a preference for cabs from Napa/Sonoma.

Best wishes to all in 2024!

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