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$24. Pretty red/black with a tinge of purple. Initially after splash decanting and back to bottle, no nose, no palate, wow just nothing. With an hour on it the nose shows up nicely offering fat plum, fig, slight green pepper tones, blackberry, vanilla, and some earth. Very closed palate all night with some deep red fruts, but mostly just sour earth. Medium plus body, medium tannins, medium finish. Will definately need some time and offers no NOW enjoyment. 86+ points is a wild a$$ guess.
 
Posts: 1761 | Location: Folsom, CA | Registered: Oct 20, 2001Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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They had a beautiful 99 for less than $20 per bottle. I have them on my radar screen for up and comers. Where did you find the 2000? I have yet to see it. Thanks for the notes.

There's a lot of love in the room tonight.
 
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It is available locally at a West Coast chain called Beverages and More.
 
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My friend finished this wine Saturday night and said it had come around significantly from our earlier experience, good to hear.
 
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