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RE: I would guess it was past it.

Posted by rlindsa on April 5, 2014 at 10:04:15:
The '96 was supposed to be in its prime from 2012 to 2050, so I don't think it was past its peak.

Yeah, the finish was rather bland (though I didn't notice any olive flavor).

Color was great - very rich purpley red with no brown hue.

Bit of a tannin bite to the finish, but too much. And no violet taste.

It wasn't bad, it just didn't wow me like it should have. Very little complexity to the smell and taste, dominated by graphite with little fruit.

Cork was snug, but not over tight, came out as it should have, looked and smelled fine. Deep purple stain on the bottom with legs up the sides for 1/4 to 3/8 inch.

I had stored it at 56-58 degrees the last 3 years. And it had been in climate controlled environment at the store for several years before that.

So I don't know what happened - but it sure pisses me off!