Dark fruit, good acidity, felt fresh with good form and nice structure. About 93/95 for me. Will likely improve, but felt somewhat open for business with appropriate air time
Obviously still a bit on the young side, but otherwise excellent; after just an hour in the decanter, it’s easy to forget how young it is. At times, it felt a bit over extracted.
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Well made, all elements in balance with ripe tannins giving it body. Dark fruits, cedar, and tannins are prominent today. Tastes like a classic California Cabernet from the 80s which I find exceptionally promising. The wine was very young and not as lush as last tasted in 2020… until magic happened after three hours in the decanter. This wine is fantastic! Terrific potential. It lives up to the initial reviews. Try again in 2031, but if you have a few bottles why not throw a steak on the grill and pull a cork?
Still too young. Decanting over 2 hours was quite effective though. Raspberry and blackberry. Tannins are still too strong and need to settle. Too early for greater complexity. Will wait a couple of years.
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(Château Smith Haut Lafitte) Dark ruby color; red currant, olive, nutmeg nose; silky textured, cassis, red currant palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) 91+ points
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3/16/2024 - Gdubya Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dark fruit, good acidity, felt fresh with good form and nice structure. About 93/95 for me. Will likely improve, but felt somewhat open for business with appropriate air time
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3/8/2024 - Harfouch Does not like this wine:
Deserves a low rating. High tannins. With an off-putting bitter finish.
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1/25/2024 - Enricaccio wrote: 94 Points
Obviously still a bit on the young side, but otherwise excellent; after just an hour in the decanter, it’s easy to forget how young it is. At times, it felt a bit over extracted.
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11/4/2023 - Lipsman wrote: 96 Points
Well made, all elements in balance with ripe tannins giving it body. Dark fruits, cedar, and tannins are prominent today. Tastes like a classic California Cabernet from the 80s which I find exceptionally promising. The wine was very young and not as lush as last tasted in 2020… until magic happened after three hours in the decanter. This wine is fantastic! Terrific potential. It lives up to the initial reviews. Try again in 2031, but if you have a few bottles why not throw a steak on the grill and pull a cork?
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7/24/2023 - Kiralux Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still too young. Decanting over 2 hours was quite effective though. Raspberry and blackberry. Tannins are still too strong and need to settle. Too early for greater complexity. Will wait a couple of years.
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