Etude and Togni

Drinks at a friend's home.

2000 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon - double-decanted 1 hour prior to serving.  Some smoke and leather in the nose, kinda muted, with some sweetness on the palate.  Improved over time.

1996 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon - popped and decanted prior to serving.  Initially a little closed, with smoke and graphite dominating the nose, and not the fruit I smalled while decanting.  Really surprised that I didn't get any ripe and sweet fruit out of this wine.