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On 2024-01-02 10:05 p.m., Graham wrote:
> According to the Johnson handbook, this should have been ready to drink
> in 2014. They couldn't have tasted it then.
> I opened a bottle last night (bought on release) and the tannin was so
> pronounced that very little fruit came through. The colour was so deep
> and dense, I was reminded of the "Black wine of Cahors."
> Thankfully, I don't have another bottle because at my age, I don't
> think I'll be around when it would be ready to drink.
> Graham

I checked the racks this morning and, dammit, I do have another:-(

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 9:43:57 AM UTC-5, Graham wrote:
> On 2024-01-02 10:05 p.m., Graham wrote: 
> > According to the Johnson handbook, this should have been ready to drink 
> > in 2014. They couldn't have tasted it then. 
> > I opened a bottle last night (bought on release) and the tannin was so 
> > pronounced that very little fruit came through. The colour was so deep 
> > and dense, I was reminded of the "Black wine of Cahors." 
> > Thankfully, I don't have another bottle because at my age, I don't 
> > think I'll be around when it would be ready to drink. 
> > Graham
> I checked the racks this morning and, dammit, I do have another:-(
Perhaps, it could be repurposed as cooking wine?

Dan-O (just a thought)

On 2024-01-04 10:06 a.m., Dan the Man wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 9:43:57 AM UTC-5, Graham wrote:
>> On 2024-01-02 10:05 p.m., Graham wrote:
>>> According to the Johnson handbook, this should have been ready to drink
>>> in 2014. They couldn't have tasted it then.
>>> I opened a bottle last night (bought on release) and the tannin was so
>>> pronounced that very little fruit came through. The colour was so deep
>>> and dense, I was reminded of the "Black wine of Cahors."
>>> Thankfully, I don't have another bottle because at my age, I don't
>>> think I'll be around when it would be ready to drink.
>>> Graham
>> I checked the racks this morning and, dammit, I do have another:-(
> Perhaps, it could be repurposed as cooking wine?
>
> Dan-O (just a thought)

I suppose so but I'm reluctant to do that considering the original price.
I will decant the 2nd bottle and let it sit for a couple of hours
when I get around to it.
Graham

On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 3:35:03 PM UTC-5, Graham wrote:
> On 2024-01-04 10:06 a.m., Dan the Man wrote: 
> > On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 9:43:57 AM UTC-5, Graham wrote: 
> >> On 2024-01-02 10:05 p.m., Graham wrote: 
> >>> According to the Johnson handbook, this should have been ready to drink 
> >>> in 2014. They couldn't have tasted it then. 
> >>> I opened a bottle last night (bought on release) and the tannin was so 
> >>> pronounced that very little fruit came through. The colour was so deep 
> >>> and dense, I was reminded of the "Black wine of Cahors." 
> >>> Thankfully, I don't have another bottle because at my age, I don't 
> >>> think I'll be around when it would be ready to drink. 
> >>> Graham 
> >> I checked the racks this morning and, dammit, I do have another:-( 
> > Perhaps, it could be repurposed as cooking wine? 
> > 
> > Dan-O (just a thought)
> I suppose so but I'm reluctant to do that considering the original price. 
> I will decant the 2nd bottle and let it sit for a couple of hours 
> when I get around to it. 
> Graham
 2005 is a indeed a structured vintage. If aging isn't a real option, I think you are on right track with the decant.