On release, this was "the one," the wine that got me hooked.
Last bottle. Of the several that I cellared, only two have been in good condition, this being one of them. A shame in a way, as I wanted to have this in the company of Chris and Dan. As it happened, the one I brought with us to the Clare was corked.
In any case, this one was great. Like the last bottle (consumed last November at Thanksgiving time), this one was drinking at its peak, with a superb balance of aged characters versus residual signs of youth. The mouthfeel reminded me of apple juice in its clarity and cleanliness. A delicious aged Clare riesling.
Thursday 24 May 2007
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