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Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - This bottle has been open 24 hours, but it's still in good shape...

Aromas of very ripe and dried black fruits, berry pie drippings, dark chocolate, tobacco, bbq spice, a little camphor, dried mint and bay leaf... full and tangy on the palate, chunky tannins feel a bit rough, bitterness builds on the finish, this is complex and engaging but it could use a little more fruit, though it maybe that it's just suffering from being open for a day. This may be past its prime, it has a certain youthfulness, but I'm not sure it will improve, the structure feels too rough and large, and the fruit doesn't feel fresh enough to hold it together, but again, I didn't get to taste this yesterday so my view is tainted. All said, this is a very impressive showing for a 29 year old wine open 24 hours.

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