PNP, purchased at Spectrum auction, little ullage cork perfect. Subdued nose, a bit astringent on the finish, so not sure the balance will get there. Improved over dinner and left some for the winding canyon drive home. Didn't improve much. Have more so will decant and give it another try but not sure if this wine will improve.
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PnP, no decant needed. Great aromatics. with blue and black fruit, spice, vanilla, earth, tobacco. Black fruit, anise, spice, vanilla, tobacco, and earth flavors. The tannins have softened. Is in a really good drinking window.
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1hr+ decant. Very dark red color. Well balanced and refined all around. Nice dark fruit with spices and tertiary flavors and smells. Didn’t really get any oak. Very deep, chewy wine. Medium plus finish. No wonder I’ve been buying this for years!
Sperls comments are spot on!
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Decanted for 30 minutes and took a taste. It is, unfortunately, over the hill and barely drinkable. Should have consumed it a couple of years ago. Too bad, because I have two magnums left.
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2/5/2024 - Experienced palate Likes this wine: 92 Points
PNP, purchased at Spectrum auction, little ullage cork perfect. Subdued nose, a bit astringent on the finish, so not sure the balance will get there. Improved over dinner and left some for the winding canyon drive home. Didn't improve much. Have more so will decant and give it another try but not sure if this wine will improve.
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2/1/2024 - cucycling Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tannins are finally starting to mellow.
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1/20/2024 - gharter Likes this wine: 93 Points
PnP, no decant needed. Great aromatics. with blue and black fruit, spice, vanilla, earth, tobacco. Black fruit, anise, spice, vanilla, tobacco, and earth flavors. The tannins have softened. Is in a really good drinking window.
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1/20/2024 - PMJak11 Likes this wine: 95 Points
1hr+ decant. Very dark red color. Well balanced and refined all around. Nice dark fruit with spices and tertiary flavors and smells. Didn’t really get any oak. Very deep, chewy wine. Medium plus finish. No wonder I’ve been buying this for years!
Sperls comments are spot on!
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1/8/2024 - alanmspieg Likes this wine: 88 Points
Decanted for 30 minutes and took a taste. It is, unfortunately, over the hill and barely drinkable. Should have consumed it a couple of years ago. Too bad, because I have two magnums left.
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