1995 Clos Erasmus
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Much nicer nose than the 94 with lots of clean fruit and some raspberry liqueur, pepper and meat. Noticeably higher in acidity than with great balance and a nice finish. Maybe not quite as much structure as the 94. I kept going back and forth between these two and I thought I liked the 95 better at first but I'm leaning more towards the 94 due to the palate. Both were a treat to drink.
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The 1995 Clos Erasmus's levels of extract and richness are nearly off the chart. Only 280 cases were produced of this wine, which tips the scales at 14.6% alcohol. The wine had been open for 24 hours before I tasted it, yet it revealed no signs of oxidation or fruit deterioration! This is not a wine for the shy. It is a huge, massive, powerhouse example with a dense, port-like purple color, and aromas of macerated black fruits intermixed with minerals and French oak. Huge in the mouth, with extraordinary purity, this wine is almost too much of a good thing - but I loved it! Give it 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red
Dry