I have only a few bottles of Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
1975 left from nearly a case that I bought shortly after release and stored properly. There were no cork or other issues, and the fill was still in the low neck. The wine still is deep in color, and only a bit of age shows around the rim. There is intense dark fruit in both the bouquet and taste with hints of mixed spice. There is still some medium tannin. It is very well balanced, and the finish is long. I also had some of Lisini's regular 1975. Early on it was more drinkable than the riserva, but it was beginning to decline several years ago.I bought a case of Chateau Petrus 1979 shortly after release, and this is the third bottle of it that I have had. The fill still was in the lower neck, and there were no cork or other issues. This wine is now fully mature, but likely will hold many more years. Many 1979 Bordeaux reds were a little lighter than the better wines from more famous years, and some are now past their best. One could hardly find anything light about Petrus 1979 compared to most other wines, but it is a bit lighter and less complex than the very best Petrus. It is dark in color with only little age showing around the rim. There is very good balance, and the finish is long. Some medium tannin is still present. It is now quite smooth and easy to drink.