Fulkerson Winery Matinee 2005

Since having the 2006 Matinee, I stumbled upon a wine shop that still had the 2005 vintage. Either father time made its toll, or 2006 is just that much better. This wine would stand okay on its own, but comparing it to the 2006, I need to say it lacks depth and balance. This is a sweet wine with much citrus and passion fruit, and the finish lingers like a rich syrup. It opened up a bit after a couple days, so if I had another bottle, I would try decanting it, but the best thing to do would be to let it swirl in your glass for about 15 minutes. MARGINAL