Pulled this 13 year old bottle to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Besides a cork that disintegrated, the wine was excellent. Aromas of cedar and wood on the nose, bright fruit and cassis flavors dominated the palate, medium bodied with tannins still present but well-integrated. This bottle was extra special as it was the first "high-end" wine we ever purchased so fun to drink it and compare to what we like today. It showed strong!
Pulled this 13 year old bottle to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Besides a cork that disintegrated, the wine was excellent. Aromas of cedar and wood on the nose, bright fruit and cassis flavors dominated the palate, medium bodied with tannins still present but well-integrated. This bottle was extra special as it was the first "high-end" wine we ever purchased so fun to drink it and compare to what we like today. It showed strong!
Nov 9th, 2016
Rich but very well balanced, perfect time to drink this wine. Outstanding fruit, nice and subtle. Wonderful.
Rich but very well balanced, perfect time to drink this wine. Outstanding fruit, nice and subtle. Wonderful.
Aug 9th, 2015
After 20 years, it still took extensive decanting to soften the initially gripping tannins. Once it did, beautiful dark fruits came through. Black currants, stewed prunes, delicious and full on the palate. Outstanding. Paired well with Brie and beef chow fun!! 
After 20 years, it still took extensive decanting to soften the initially gripping tannins. Once it did, beautiful dark fruits came through. Black currants, stewed prunes, delicious and full on the palate. Outstanding. Paired well with Brie and beef chow fun!! 
May 14th, 2024
Takes a while to open but when it does, classic Opus. Less tannin than other years with lots of dark berry flavors.
Takes a while to open but when it does, classic Opus. Less tannin than other years with lots of dark berry flavors.
Dec 25th, 2020
Napa Valley, California, USA
