Red spice, blackberry fruit, great complexity and balance at this level, youthful, integrated tannins and medium-plus alcohol; medium-plus finish. Excellent value. 92
Durand removed the cork, wax still brittle. Medium ruby, youthful overall, black fruit, eucalyptus, black currant, forest floor; medium-long finish. Classical but definitely California Cab, wonderful wine and similar to the previous style from the 90s, perhaps a touch more approachable. 94-95+
2005 Domaine d'Ardhuy Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Clous 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru
Light ruby, age appropriate bricking; aromatic, red fruit, forest floor, mulch; palate is light bodied, medium-plus acid, low tannin; medium-minus length finish. Solid burgundy. 88-89
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1997 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 96 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Fully mature with a lovely mint component, excellent minerality, balanced, long finish. 96
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2012 Dominus Napanook Red 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Red spice, blackberry fruit, great complexity and balance at this level, youthful, integrated tannins and medium-plus alcohol; medium-plus finish. Excellent value. 92
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2004 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
Durand removed the cork, wax still brittle. Medium ruby, youthful overall, black fruit, eucalyptus, black currant, forest floor; medium-long finish. Classical but definitely California Cab, wonderful wine and similar to the previous style from the 90s, perhaps a touch more approachable. 94-95+
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