This showed well if a bit less than hoped. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has nice cassis fruit with some underlying baking spices. On the palate, this is a bit thin but nice cassis fruit. Sinewy texture. Tannins seem resolved. Drinks easy but tasty. Moderate finish. This seems like it is at peak and probably should be consumed in the next five to ten years. It will go well with stews or chili.
This has a different shaped ullage so saying low-shoulder fill is quite accurate. The fill was about four inches down from the top of the cork. The cork was removed and the bottle blew off stink for a bit and then we tried it. It did get a bit better over the subsequent 20 minutes before dying a quick death. Garnet in color, mostly clear and a bit flat. On the nose there is dust, saddle leather, dusty attic and just a hint of dried cranberries. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is just a hint of cherries with leather and earth. A bit tart. Clipped finish. There are surely people
A dangerous vintage for this wine as they had winery wide issues with cork taint in the late 80's. This bottle, however, showed very well. Pop and pour, it took about 30 minutes to really get going. After that it kept opening in stages for the next couple hours. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cassis, leather, a slight horse note and with air, cigar box. On the palate, this is fresh and drinking well. Tannins are pretty much resolved. Layers of fruit and earth unwind in the glass. Good finish. I would drink these sooner than later
This is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, with some Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It is a more forward style of Bordeaux, but certainly not a fruit bomb.
This was popped and allowed to breathe for 20 minutes. Certainly way too early but it was quite enjoyable nevertheless. Consumed next to the 82, 83 and 09, for my tastes, this was the least great showing, but in time, will be the best wine. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, black cherries, spice and freshly turned earth. Powerful as it opens in the glass. Wonderful texture. On the palate, this is delicious if tight. Cassis, slight black cherry with a hint of minerality. Long finish. This needs another ten to twelve years and should drink well for 30 after th
This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 2% Petite Verdot. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight but with air opens to show Cassis, spices, slight vanilla and char. Medium to full bodied. Good acidity. Medium tannins. On the palate, cassis, plums and spice. Juicy. Moderate finish. This is drinking well but will improve with a few more years of good cellaring. Drink over the next eight to twelve years. Shepard's Pie would make a nice pairing.
