Got to my folks house and grabbed from basement for dinner, can’t remember the last time I had this, maybe 2003.
No sign of bricking, dark to the rim, nose of bitter chocolate, black raspberry, plum and earth. Palate is dense with integrated tannins, black and red fruits, and cocoa. Proof that great vineyards (this was planted in 1972) and Merlot in WA is a great match, I always say we use Cab to cut Merlot, this 12 year old shows why.
Wish I had forgotten a case downstairs vs. a bottle. Oh well.
Happy Turkey Day all!
*we sell CSM.