Very impressive bottle at 39 years! Seems to be some bottle variation based on other notes, but this bottle was singing. A Bordeaux blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Petit Verdot from Napa Valley (Rutherford, Winery Lake, Diamond Mountain Ranch, and Larsen Vineyard). Winemaker was Bill Dyer.
Open already on pouring without decant, still some red fruit on the nose initially mingling with tertiary aromas of cedar, leather, and earth. Palate is similar with a bit of fruit and lovely tertiary characters, medium body and medium finish. Lovely bottle and drinking incredible right now, probably my top 1987 bottle tasted thus far. 94/100
by sharkdoc29
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holy grail