Twenty-five years on tasting.

Deeper in color than the ’88: ’90 is crimson compared to oxblood ’88.  More breadth to the ’90 and modal: associations run to cherry cordial, old teak, smoky black tea, christmas pudding.  Figgy, full of flavor, swollen but not fat, with fine lines of acidity to finish the wine.  Now – 2020.

A qualitative choice: ’90 to those who prefer gushing fruit and luxuriant textures; ’88 for those seeking transparency.

’90 panoramic; ’88 prismatic. Nosce te ipsum.