Richard Cromi

9.2

Black raspberry/cherry. Very fruit forward. Thick, viscous body. Dark purple color. Great with Thanksgiving dinner. Could hold for several more years — 10 years ago

Richard Cromi

9.6

Needed several hours decanted to open. Still possessing all the intricacies of an old style Bordeaux. Thoroughly enjoyable. — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

9.9

Needed almost 3 hours decanted before it fully opened. Classic Bordeaux in every respect. — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

9.9

Still has good fruit. Currant with hints of cedar. Still dark color, showing brick red at edge. Long legs and still very tannic. — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

9.2

Black cherry fruit, spices. Well balanced. Ruby color. Needed a little time to open. Great with Thanksgiving dinner — 10 years ago

Richard Cromi

10

Decanted an hour. Balanced wine with dark color, good fruit, medium tannins and acidity. Developed more over time. Could age a little longer but approachable now — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

8.7

Inky black color. Plum fruit. Chunky. Cork has eighth inch of sediment on end. Big wine for cold nights. — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

8.5

Garnet color. Violet and gamey nose that evolved to leather and coffee. Plum/prune fruit. A bit hot from 14.5 alcohol. Drink over next few years — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

9.7

Peak drinking period. Still dark color and solid fruit. Medium tannins and acidity. Good pairing with cheeses and spiced meats — 11 years ago

Richard Cromi

9.6

Needed over 2 hours decanted to fully open. Great nose. Solid fruit and tannins. — 11 years ago