1997 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (227) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  1/27/2024 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 95 Points

  So good but still youthful now as I mentioned this 97 still is many times previously.
  
  The tannins are round, softened but still meaty & somewhat tarry.
  
  The nose is still brooding. Ripe lush, ruby, fruits of, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, baked to poached strawberries. Dark, rich, sweet forest floor, mix of Indian & Asian spice with palate piercing heat, notes of Cognac, steeped tea, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, black licorice, tarry notes, day crushed rocks, limestone minerals, grey volcanic minerals, light tobacco with ash, used leather, sandalwood, bright, fresh; dark, red, blue florals with violets.
  
  The palate is ripe, lush, juicy & floral fruits of; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, baked to poached strawberries, raspberry highlights & pomegranate. Dark, rich, sweet forest floor, mix of Indian & Asian spice, notes of Cognac, steeped tea, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, black licorice, tarry notes, day crushed rocks, limestone minerals, grey volcanic minerals/ash, moist, grey clay, light tobacco with ash, used leather, sandalwood, bright, fresh; dark, red, blue florals with violets, insane, waterfall acidity, woven, layered, structured, nicely tensioned with great length and a incredibly balanced, well polished finish that goes on for two to three minutes.
  
  If you are 15-20 years plus patient w/ these bottling’s, they are one of the very best values in Napa Valley.

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  12/28/2023 - lsea wrote:

  Too old

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  12/24/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 Points

  An elegant old bird - still has some fruit and cedar - balanced and great with grilled loin lamb chops.

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  11/19/2023 - Goofienewfy Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Past its prime. Still some fruit all dark. Blackberry and currant a hint of leather.

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  12/23/2022 - adam16 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Still decent amount of fruit for something so old, definite earthiness as to be expected from age

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