'98 Penfolds Koonunga Hill

[Innkeeper]

Hate to tell you Cowhide, but it will almost certainly get worse. The reason is the fruit will fade, and that is about all that can hold wood in check. Acid will affect the fruit, but not the wood. Drink up with some smoked or grilled food, including the vegetables. That is the most painless way to consume oaky wine. We occasionally get some; reds by chance, and whites by accident (included in club shipments or gifts from friends, etc). We save them for summer. Moderately wooded, but not heavily wooded, wine can be quaffed without food as well.