I expected this to be over the hill, but was pleasantly surprised. Perhaps because it had been cellared consistently since 2005 and basically not moved. It is apparently a bend of cabernet, syrah, and merlot, and the fruit character was showing more like a very well aged California syrah than either of the other two. The tannic core was pretty much gone, but there was vibrant fruit, good mouthfeel, and length. Should have probably drunk it 5 years or so ago, but it was surprisingly tasty!
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2005 Scholium Project Satrapies of the East
9/17/2023 - peter.pound@morganlewis.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
I expected this to be over the hill, but was pleasantly surprised. Perhaps because it had been cellared consistently since 2005 and basically not moved. It is apparently a bend of cabernet, syrah, and merlot, and the fruit character was showing more like a very well aged California syrah than either of the other two. The tannic core was pretty much gone, but there was vibrant fruit, good mouthfeel, and length. Should have probably drunk it 5 years or so ago, but it was surprisingly tasty!
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2009 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir
7/15/2017 - peter.pound@morganlewis.com wrote: 92 Points
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2008 Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba
3/28/2016 - peter.pound@morganlewis.com Likes this wine: 88 Points
Please see my 2011 note. Now even better.
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