I believe I bought around 2002 and had kept cellared. Alone, was tarty toward hint of cranberry with rustic but amiable finish. However, with steak and potatoes it came across much more polished and was quite pleasing. Alone, I would say this rates 84-86. Decanting does improve it toward the higher. With beef or lamb, it is certainly 90. Since this had surprising fundamental strength, I believe it can still reach 2009.
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10/28/2006 - Amaretto wrote: 88 Points
I believe I bought around 2002 and had kept cellared. Alone, was tarty toward hint of cranberry with rustic but amiable finish. However, with steak and potatoes it came across much more polished and was quite pleasing. Alone, I would say this rates 84-86. Decanting does improve it toward the higher. With beef or lamb, it is certainly 90. Since this had surprising fundamental strength, I believe it can still reach 2009.
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9/24/2006 - otisabdul wrote: 78 Points
Dull, flat and uninspiring. Was expecting more, even from this value-priced bottling.
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