2000 Blackstone Napa Valley

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Tried this tonight with oak-fired 16 oz. Charolais T-bones, baked spuds and mixed veggies. Yeow! A burst of sour cherries on the entry, screaming "'Way too young!" Let it stand in the Riedel bord. somms. for an hour and it made all the difference - sourness had resolved to luscious fruit with an undertone of the characteristic Blackstone oak and a nice, long finish. 14.1% alcohol. Think I gave about $12 for it at the discounter maybe six months ago.