Houston, we have a winner! We
opened this bottle on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
Like the moon landing anniversary, it was a great experience to savor this
vintage after so many years. Age may have taken a toll on the color, but the
fruit profile is well intact for this 16-year-old wine. You want
some background light for the first clear ruby color pour – great special
effects! There is a little bit of alcohol heat but dissipates
over time. Some subtle black cherry notes remain, and the finish is
pleasantly smooth. This Texas Merlot still holds some good depth yet has picked
up some dustiness in its aging and will likely cellar for a few more years. The
only question is…why didn’t we get a case?
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