En Magnum. Fully mature, but don't know the storage condition of this bottle's first 20 years. After removing the wax, found the cork was soaked all the way to the top. Lucky to get it out in one piece and hoped for the best. Nice cab nose, some cedar and just enough green pepper to be complimentary rather than intrusive. Some fruit remaining, tannins fully resolved. Enjoyable, but a bit tired. Would love to compare with a well stored bottle.
En Magnum. Fully mature, but don't know the storage condition of this bottle's first 20 years. After removing the wax, found the cork was soaked all the way to the top. Lucky to get it out in one piece and hoped for the best. Nice cab nose, some cedar and just enough green pepper to be complimentary rather than intrusive. Some fruit remaining, tannins fully resolved. Enjoyable, but a bit tired. Would love to compare with a well stored bottle.
Jan 18th, 2016
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
