On Decanting
A very brown colour, still quite dark in the decanter. A lovely smell of cherrys filled the room as I decanted. Nose is quite hot. An orange tinge to the wine, which is much lighter looking in the glass. Initial sip has a nice mouthfeel and is full of cherry flavours. Obviously a mature VP that isn't going much further but very pleasant. The finish has some fire but that may well integrate with some air. I'm looking forward to having this with a nice big rare fillet steak later tonight
+8 Hours
A nice light fruity nose and darker in the glass than on decanting. Good thick texture and lots of red fruit flavour, predominently cherry with a hint of liquorice. The heat has gone. A nice length to the finish. I'm now off to eat my steak
+9 Hours
The second glass, without food this time. A floral nose and now a very attractive colour and weight. My cheeks are watering with all those red fruits. No tannins to speak of and the heat has now fully integrated.
I had this wine about 4 years ago (no note) and was not impressed. This is much, much better than I expected. I still don't think it will improve further but it is by no means over the hill. I think this wine will drink very nicely over the next 5 years.
On Tom's scale I would venture a score of 6-5
Derek
And I love the 1970's Fanny Craddock Steak dish! Awesome. Thankfully it wont affect the taste, and it looks a beaut. Just dont spill the juices down your sheepskin, or your bird wont be impressed. To many of those gorgeoous steaks and you wont fit in your yellow capri! 
