Not a terrible bottle for a Tuesday night. Coincidentally, was discussing the 1998 vintage with the Cristom team today. Steve's recollection: cool July, nice Indian summer mid-September, provided a lot of good acidity. Obviously that had tapered off somewhat in this bottle, but in its wake was a bit of anise, tea, dusty fig - pretty much all the lovely things you want to say about a library Eyrie and sound like an asshat no matter what. Lovely pour. — 11 years ago
The nose reminds me of a slice of Hideaway Bakery's Potato Rustica bread just slightly toasted, or maybe that's just the butterscotch melting in my pocket. Either way, it's clean and mellow but quite rotund. Pairs well with a garlicky pasta late lunch in the fall. — 11 years ago
Oh I am having fun now! Oregon Syrah grooviness in large format. — 13 years ago
We are drinking this along with '00 Cristom Marjorie. I'd say both are at peak and they are delicious! Lush black cherry fruit, nice acidity refresh, richness from the oak. Delicious! — 11 years ago
Stunner from Mr Doerner! Delicious!! — 12 years ago
speedy duncan
So of the place and just showing the full potential crisp clean and a hint of chalk — 11 years ago