'98 Des Tours CDR

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It is the very same, bargain basement Rayas. I really am of two minds on this wine. It seemed like there was some fruit that wasn't showing itself. I have experienced this shy fruit a couple of times this winter. It's been exceptionally cold here and my cellar has been between 45 and 50 F for a couple of months now. I'm beginning to wonder if I need to start pulling all reds, including the young and boisterous ones, a day or two before service. I have been operating on a couple hours and it might not be enough.

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