Immed upon decanting, it opened with overpowering fruit aromas and a dry nutty, awkward taste. Began to soften at 60 mins, and really came together at 2 hrs. Well integrated tanins and fruit with leather, cherry and tobacco tones. A great wine with the capacity to improve over the next few years. Enjoy now or Hold. 93+pts
Posts: 164 | Location: Aurora, CO | Registered: Jan 12, 2002
Yes, it was the Library Res, and I drank it because it was a "One Liner" on my inventory list and seemed ready to drink. I'd like to find a few more bottles and bring that "Line" back to life!!
Posts: 164 | Location: Aurora, CO | Registered: Jan 12, 2002
You might have a hard time finding it, but you never know... I was at the tasting room last fall and they were selling the '96 Lib Reserve, but they might still have a bottle or two kicking around...
The one thing that I remember most about this wine was that it had a very peculiar mint taste, which wasn't a bad thing, just unexpected. Wished I had more...
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What you must realize is that there is no spoon...
Posts: 804 | Location: Portland, OR | Registered: Aug 19, 2002
