I wound up in a better position than the earlier reviewer -- my bottle was still drinking very well. Opened for an hour and then decanted for a couple of hours before drinking. Held up well over the next few hours. One bottle left; hopefully it is as good as this one!
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Sadly, past its prime. There is still very intense fruit, but oxidized just enough to make it hard to drink. Not fair to rate it at this point in its life. Another bottle might be better, but I'd drink these up.
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Second Sunday Group: Paloma Merlot Vertical (Our house): Opens with a tomatoey, stewy note- typical '97 it would seem. The palate redeems the bouquet though, with nice cherry and red plum qualities. Better as it sits- red fruit and toasted spice qualities. Decent finish; heightened acidity.
My #6, Domino's #5 Group #5, 46 pts
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11/30/2021 - Nothung Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent with prior note.
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7/25/2021 - Nothung Likes this wine: 92 Points
I wound up in a better position than the earlier reviewer -- my bottle was still drinking very well. Opened for an hour and then decanted for a couple of hours before drinking. Held up well over the next few hours. One bottle left; hopefully it is as good as this one!
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10/19/2018 - Charlie C wrote:
Sadly, past its prime. There is still very intense fruit, but oxidized just enough to make it hard to drink. Not fair to rate it at this point in its life. Another bottle might be better, but I'd drink these up.
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4/21/2017 - Purple Tooth wrote: 90 Points
RIP Lady Paloma...1997 is now DRINK
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11/13/2016 - AllRed wrote: 87 Points
Second Sunday Group: Paloma Merlot Vertical (Our house): Opens with a tomatoey, stewy note- typical '97 it would seem. The palate redeems the bouquet though, with nice cherry and red plum qualities. Better as it sits- red fruit and toasted spice qualities. Decent finish; heightened acidity.
My #6, Domino's #5
Group #5, 46 pts
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