The cork had good adhesion around the circumference but the center was completely crumbled and came out messily, in a thousand pieces. Aroma seemed fine so I decanted to remove cork debris using a coffee paper filter (some consider this a no-no, but it worked just fine). Miraculously, no sign of oxidation. Fragrant aromas of peach, persimmon and honey. At slightly warmer temperatures a pleasant kerosene note emerged, subtle and integrated. Acidity was initially very lively, with a citric tinge. Before food, it somewhat overwhelmed the delicate sweetness, but after food the balance righted itself. As it warmed, the aromatics kept getting stronger and stronger, showing beautifully what it's like to be mature but not old (like me?
). Purchased at some obscene price at Crush last year (under $30) so I feared an attack of "you get what you pay for," but it was just lovely. Yes, Saar!