sweeter than 2001 (all this good extra sun wasn't wasted on it ;-)
has more tanin in it and stronger alchohol taste, suggesting that the wine is VERY young and needs to sit in a bottle for a year or two and add some finishing qualities to it.

Other than that,
another good everyday wine from Coppola,
no disapointments here,
even though if I had to chose,
I'd rather had 2001 for another 6-12 months

What is a good price range for the 2002?

I paid $2 less than for 2001,
$13+

Coppola bought some more acrage last year, which might explain the drop in price.

after breathing for 30 mins,
acohol taste dissipaited and wine became smoother...but..it's still not 2001
;-(((

I will look to get a bottle soon, and give my reviews.

i will check out your suggestions in the very near future serge


tonights date is getting kendal jackson syrah though.

sounds like the 2002 needs a few years

decant it for 30 minutes or so and it will mellow im sure

Serge have you had any of the Emmetts yet

:wnw: :hic:

Forest, correct, it mellowed after breathing but...still, it's NOT 2001
;-(

we haven't tried Emmets yet,
we'll have JP and Vivian tonite,
we'll do it together
;-)))

Forest, correct, it mellowed after breathing but...still, it's NOT 2001
;-(

we haven't tried Emmets yet,
we'll have JP and Vivian tonite,
we'll do it together
;-)))[/b][/quote]
im sure you all will LOVE it

I know you did

:hic:

im sure you all will LOVE it

I know you did

:hic:[/b][/quote]
you think I should pop a cork of Emmets on the first date????
;-)))

you think I should pop a cork of Emmets on the first date????
;-)))[/b][/quote]
well I would but thats just me
:hic: :hic:

U must leave me atleast 2 bottles of cassiopea in your will

:yowsa: :biglaugh: :hic:

I didn't know you are into vinegars which are not of balsamic origin
;-)))

rub some of it on MikeW
;-))))

I didn't know you are into vinegars which are not of balsamic origin
;-)))[/b][/quote]
I have a plan
:ph34r: