1998 DeLille Cellars D2

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 89.6 points

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  3/16/2019 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Ordered a mixed case after a visit to the winery when it was just emerging--around 2000, I think. I think D2 was about 25-30/b, and I ordered 6b. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark ruby; fragrant red fruit nose with subdued oak; mature redcurrant, some oak, round, very good mouthfeel; med finish. Delicious--better than some younger bottles that may have had storage issues. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.

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  12/17/2015 - Gary Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Drinking beautifully - very much alive, will continue to age.

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  12/23/2011 - devman wrote:

  still some life in this one. Great balance and plenty of fruit left.

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  11/15/2011 - nospeel wrote: 88 Points

  Past its prime. First bottle I had was flawed - yuck. Second, rather lovely. Deep casis/tobacco nose. Anise and dark fruit on palate. Fine finish. Tannins are receded (still peeking around). Do drink up.

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  10/18/2008 - six sandy feet wrote: 88 Points

  Very smooth, sikly finish with blackberries forward. Drinking very nicely now, but agree with prior note that it is probably at its peak.

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