Interestingly ChatGPT was right about drinking window. I think it had passed about five years ago in terms of hitting the peak but it was still a decent drink. I would rate it 91 points. On first look at the cork I was really impressed that when I popped out tartrite crystals covered my counter. I have never seen a cork so chock full of these “wine diamonds”. you can see from the cork that you’re seeing some Tawny wine racing up the side. Overall the color was more of a dark garnet but the edges were turning a little brown. Strongish cherry flavor with softening oak tannins. Brown leather, maybe a touch of cassis. It had a strong white pepper finish but a bit of nail polish which tastes like it’s starting to turn into vinegar. I bought two bottles and glad I opened this one for a test. The other one will have to be opened soon. I have others from different years from their sales and I’m assuming the 2004 the 2006 that I have are at waning phase of the peak of that drinking window.