Dec 23, 2005 - Holiday Drinking.
1994 - Vega Sicilia Valbuena No.5 Interesting fruit aromas on opening but acidic & sour notes coming through. With air grew progressively more acidic. Wine did not seem corked - storage conditions seemed decent. Might have been an off bottle but this is a poor showing especially compared to its big brother - Unico... 85pts?? 1995 - Pichon Comtesse de Lalande - Puillac Opened with very promising notes of black fruit - somewhat muted, short on the palate and length - served straight out of the cellar. Over time ( approx. 1hour ) with air and higher temperatures it opened up and showed more of the classic Puillac character and with a "feminine" soft character. Green peppers, faint hint of pencil shavings and tobacco. Mid Palate filled out and finish was better though still a bit on the short sight. Probably can do with 3-5 more years in the cellar. 94+ pts. 1989 - Chateau La Fluer Petrus- Pomerol. Drink up. Its probably hit the maturity plateau and going downhill at this poi...