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ha - it was corked ... corked real bad - the shop was going to pour it out, but instead gave it to me for free

as you may recognize, that is an xlnt. maker & vineyard

1996 was an odd year - the grapes were tiny, like berries yielding a high skin to interior ratio and the wines were rock hard for many years
- the other bottle he opened was outstanding

I have some already cooked chicken, so I am thinking some mushrooms & rosemary to add in to it