1983 Dow
Posted: 19:19 Fri 08 May 2009
Although this is a wine quite frequently tasted, it seemed to have escaped my attention, in recent years, at least. This the first bottle from a case.
Decanted 24hrs ago, modest amount of fine sediment
At first sip, the nose told me it was Dow - I could have guessed it blind before it passed my lips.
At D + 4 hours it seemed a little hot, lacking composure, and not really mature. 'Unknit' was a word that came to mind. Would it come together given a little more time?
Now at D + 24 it is no better, and seems very harsh - a disappointing encounter. Looking at other notes makes me wonder if this is a poor bottle.
The decanter has been in my office - it's not a hot day by any means, but I think I'll put in on the cellar floor before re-visiting it.
More anon..
Tom
Decanted 24hrs ago, modest amount of fine sediment
At first sip, the nose told me it was Dow - I could have guessed it blind before it passed my lips.
At D + 4 hours it seemed a little hot, lacking composure, and not really mature. 'Unknit' was a word that came to mind. Would it come together given a little more time?
Now at D + 24 it is no better, and seems very harsh - a disappointing encounter. Looking at other notes makes me wonder if this is a poor bottle.
The decanter has been in my office - it's not a hot day by any means, but I think I'll put in on the cellar floor before re-visiting it.
More anon..
Tom