Read some other CT notes prior to posting this, past prime my ass… Thick legs and pretty opaque, a deep garnet showing some age at the brim. Ripe cherries with raspberry, vanilla, slight cola, a touch of spice and cedar on the nose. This is hitting stride after a good 4 hours out, its singing nicely. Dark cherries all day on the front transitioning to assertive acidity on the mid-palate where the spiced notes kick up. Smooth medium(+) finish leaving me wanting more. Its focused, and its velvety, there’s an elegance. I’ll miss it. My 92.
Last bottles of any wine in the cellar are a treat, time and patience coming together. This one will leave a nice lasting memory.