I decided 2016 was the year to drink all my wines from the early '00s. This required a couple hours decanting to hit its stride. It started as an oak & fruit bomb, but then settled into something silky smooth. Enjoyed with tuna steaks. Sometimes good things come to those who wait.
I decided 2016 was the year to drink all my wines from the early '00s. This required a couple hours decanting to hit its stride. It started as an oak & fruit bomb, but then settled into something silky smooth. Enjoyed with tuna steaks. Sometimes good things come to those who wait.
4 people found it helpfulJan 12th, 2016Fantastic. Funky in the nose. But in the mouth, wow. Big tannins still, but some dark berries fighting through. After some air this is absolutely amazing.
Fantastic. Funky in the nose. But in the mouth, wow. Big tannins still, but some dark berries fighting through. After some air this is absolutely amazing.
Dec 10th, 2017Vibrant. Fresh and powerful after 15 years. You could wait more years....but why? Absolutely delicious.
Vibrant. Fresh and powerful after 15 years. You could wait more years....but why? Absolutely delicious.
Jul 23rd, 2017This was an amazing wine!!! Perfectly balanced. Would love to find another bottle soon!!
This was an amazing wine!!! Perfectly balanced. Would love to find another bottle soon!!
Oct 15th, 2016Very fruit forward. Licorice flavor. Big and bold.
Very fruit forward. Licorice flavor. Big and bold.
Jun 4th, 2016High alcohol held it through 2015. This 2002 it's like superb Cabernet. Monastrell is a little know grape remains behind the c Sauvignon. Spicy with a hearty cherry it's like heaven.
High alcohol held it through 2015. This 2002 it's like superb Cabernet. Monastrell is a little know grape remains behind the c Sauvignon. Spicy with a hearty cherry it's like heaven.
Oct 11th, 2015Young but supple. Intense complex fruit with secondary flavors and aromas. Guessing time will reward the patient
Young but supple. Intense complex fruit with secondary flavors and aromas. Guessing time will reward the patient
Sep 20th, 2015In yo face!
Jan 2nd, 2015Steve had this 9 years ago
Steve had this 9 years ago
Sep 27th, 2015Paul had this 9 years ago
Paul had this 9 years ago
Jul 4th, 2015