2007. Cork looked great but crumbled with any of tools I had available. Ended up pouring through a hole in the cork, a fine mesh yogurt strainer, then into a decanter. Partly cloudy, and I wasn’t sure if it was from the cork issues or not. Restrained nose when first decanted, but the first drink was amazing mixed berry compote...and it just kept getting better. Paired with crispy roast chicken and a bacon-mushroom rice pilaf. In the handful of top wine experiences I’ve had...can’t wait to try the 2008 in the cellar!
2007. Cork looked great but crumbled with any of tools I had available. Ended up pouring through a hole in the cork, a fine mesh yogurt strainer, then into a decanter. Partly cloudy, and I wasn’t sure if it was from the cork issues or not. Restrained nose when first decanted, but the first drink was amazing mixed berry compote...and it just kept getting better. Paired with crispy roast chicken and a bacon-mushroom rice pilaf. In the handful of top wine experiences I’ve had...can’t wait to try the 2008 in the cellar!
Dec 18th, 2020
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
