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On its own, this may have merited a higher score as it was impressive at 35yrs old, yet when put alongside the ‘86 BV GdL, ‘85 Mondavi Reserve and the ‘78 Inglenook, this one took a backseat. It powered through for about 15-20mins of being open with cherry coated figs, old graham cracker and stewed black cherries before the herbal barnyard funk took over and it fell off.
On its own, this may have merited a higher score as it was impressive at 35yrs old, yet when put alongside the ‘86 BV GdL, ‘85 Mondavi Reserve and the ‘78 Inglenook, this one took a backseat. It powered through for about 15-20mins of being open with cherry coated figs, old graham cracker and stewed black cherries before the herbal barnyard funk took over and it fell off.
Vintage that my wife and I met while I was working at Kenwood! Deep ruby color with legs. Aromas and flavors of chocolate, cherry, tobacco, spice, sage, raspberries, lavender. Mouth drying tannins. Subtle raisin notes on the back palate.
Vintage that my wife and I met while I was working at Kenwood! Deep ruby color with legs. Aromas and flavors of chocolate, cherry, tobacco, spice, sage, raspberries, lavender. Mouth drying tannins. Subtle raisin notes on the back palate.
Sonoma County, California, USA
