...bought a '97 Grange.

 

^^^ drink or hold. Hope you didn't pay too much, but if it was for a good cause....then i hope you overpaid

 

I love wine fundraiser's, win win. I have a few '97 Grange's in my cellar but have never opened one. If you drink it soon let me know what you think.

 

^^ we did a side by side tasting of '94, 97 and 01 grange this summer.... I'd recommend mass consumption of the 97!!!!!!

 

Nice! I've heard the '97 needs to be decanted for quite a while. What was your experience?

 

we decanted all 3 for about 2-3 hours. they were perfectly kept in my friends cellar at 55 degrees. He blinded the tasting. It was unanimous that the 97 was the winner ( 3 tasters), then 94 ( lost some of it's fruit, then the 01). The 01 will be dynamite in a few years.
the 97 is in perfect stride right now ( for my palate at least)
the 94 has lost a little of it's legs for me, but is still great!!!!!

 

Great bottle, sold a few of those when I worked for a wine dealer in college. Good thing was my dad got one of them

 

Thanks for the info. I think I'll have to open one of the Grange for my next dinner.

 

you should. I have full tasting note if you wish.
Cheers.
Brian

 

Sure, too cool! Thanks much.