1999 vintage. Nice fill. Used a Durand. Solid cork with approx 50% saturation. Decanted and tasted after two hours. That decided Lynch-Bages medium heavy bod. Has dropped some, not all, of the overt primary fruit load. Pleasant spices and feminine characteristics easily noted and cataloged. Pretty harmonious now tho with a little chunkiness/tannic blessing as more of a fleeting kiss vs a big hug. Could easily go another decade in this ensemble. 6.14.26. — 14 days ago
2022 vintage. From Coravin. The same vintage Overture shows better currently and likely for quite some time. 2022 a fairly pilloried Napa vintage. Feel this could be similar to the 2011's that are finally showing to the best of their abilities now. Give this a decade and a half but don't expect it to eventually show top-notch like the 1987, 1994, 1997, 2001 or 2012. 6.24.26. — 4 days ago
Maderoso, acido, frutos del bosque con largas canillas y ligero en alcohol — 3 days ago
Buttered popcorn. — a month ago
Subdued but pleasant. Bought at JAL Mall for ¥9,500. — a month ago
Bold, fruity, with a tinge of acidity. Not too sweet — 19 days ago
Jean Georges Steakhouse Las Vegas — 25 days ago
So much lighter than the CA wines but delightful. Possible WOTN. — a month ago
Two things were true tasting this 2022, it wasn’t their best bottling & it was no near ready to drink. Hard to tell which is more true. Maybe, it improves in time?
2022 Napa Cabernet’s more than less boil down to when did you harvest, before or after the 10 days of intense heat during the harvest window. #
2026 Taste of Oakville. — 10 days ago
2015 vintage. Sampled from Coravin. Medium body. The monstrous tannins tamed somewhat...as they meet a decade+. Absolutely, top-notch nose. If you both respect the exuberance of youth and celebrate the wisdom of age, this is for you. A fascinating, case study currently. 6.24.26. — 4 days ago
Smooth slight pineapple but not too tart. Buttery, but not too sweet. Refined. — 2 days ago
Drinking perfectly at 8 yrs old — a day ago
Juicy Tuscan red blend with medium tannin and acidity enjoyed with steak salad at Willow and Ivy, Lennox Hotel, Boston — a month ago
It’s good. Got some earthy funk. Enjoyed Musar for many years now. Really wants to go with something spicy I think. — a month ago
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Gibson’s Chicago outdoor bar — 5 days ago