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1995 Viader

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4/21/2024 - sdahar wrote: 92 points

Wine had been stored in temperature controlled cellar since purchase. When first opened there was some skunk that blew off after decant. Definitely on the wrong side of the hill but not far from the peak. Fading away was the fruit which is not unexpected for a wine this old. If you have in your cellar get a nice steak and open up your bottle. You will not not disappointed now but who knows in a few years.

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2013 Viader V

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3/31/2024 - murndog1 wrote: 92 points

Drinking very well right now, balanced and medium finish. love mountain fruit

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1999 Viader

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3/17/2024 - AboveAvgBro wrote: 98 points

From a 1.5L magnum.

Absolutely incredible. 25 years old, and still kicking!
Acidity is still bright & shining. Tannins have mostly resolved, but there is still just enough to show they’re present.

Unreal how that Viader Liquid Cashmere nose of perfumed violets, candied dates and cassis evolves and matures with time. The taste is incredible - red plum, cassis, leather, tobacco, and some mature mountain herbs. It drinks more like Bordeaux than it does Napa

This was quite a magical experience, as I’ve never had a wine more than 20 years old AND Viader’s Liquid Cashmere is arguably my favorite wine across multiple vintages. So glad we decided to open this one now, as the days are getting numbered.

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1990 Viader

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4/29/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 85 points

6 California Cabernets Tasted (Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Costa Mesa, Ca.): Nice rich cabernet, tasty fruit, briary nose and taste, needs 2-3 years to peak, but only good not great.

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2013 Viader V

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2/27/2024 - AboveAvgBro wrote: 94 points

11 years young, and still plenty of life left. Crazy good acidity for such a rich wine. Yet, somehow, the style is very Bordeaux-esque with the Howell Mountain terroir shining brightly. Brambly blackberry, plum, cassis and tobacco mesh well with mountain herbs. Nose brings about mature blackberry & plum with a floral and spice back.

The finish is light despite being so rich on the front and mid palate - a perfect tightrope balance of power and finesse (how is that even possible to have such a light finish?!). Light comes from the acidic finish, which gives this wine the ability to age. But if I had any critique, the light finish lends itself to be just a hair short.

Overall this is a stellar wine, just shy of being a legendary one for this vintage. The Viader family always find a way to take the terroir and make a Bordeaux-esque sophistication to Howell mountain terroir.

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2014 Viader

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2/19/2024 - scotty_b wrote: 95 points

Two hour decant. Notes of rich plum, black currant, tobacco, forest floor, and subtle bell pepper and orange peel. Smooth French vanilla oak. Round, juicy chewy tannins. On the acidic side for the first 2-3 hours and then it was silky smooth. Folks that give this a long decant or another 5 year of bottle time will be rewarded.

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2009 Viader

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2/9/2024 - LZ Likes this wine: 92 points

Took to LA for Chinese new year

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2015 Viader

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2/4/2024 - Wino from Michigan wrote: 93 points

PNP - Amazing love this wine

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2002 Viader

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1/26/2024 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 94 points

This is showing exactly how I hoped. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot mixed with Howell Mountain and age producers cocoa dusted black cherries and currants. There is a mountain rockiness and dark earth. The tannins are mostly resolved but with a lingering bitter edge to remind you where it comes from. I remember meeting Delia Viader when the 1989 was released and being charmed by both the fine intellect of the person and the wine. I grabbed a 6-pack at an auction last year after not having really followed the wines in ages. I'm glad I did.

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2004 Viader

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5/24/2008 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 93 points

LWTF - Napa Tasting (London): Aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, wood smoke and minerals. Clean lines, the palate is sweet on entry but not overdone and has an elegant smoothness accented by a lively acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins. Plenty of fruit fills the mid-palate with cassis and blackberry and that line of minerality throughout. I rather liked this wine.
blend of 60 CS & 40 CF

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2002 Viader Syrah

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1/12/2024 - Milovino wrote: NR

Over the hill. Thin.

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2009 Viader

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1/11/2024 - ragtop Likes this wine: 91 points

Seems over the hill. Drink now. No need to keep longer.

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2001 Viader

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12/11/2023 - BernieMSY Likes this wine: 95 points

Popped, poured and consumed over the next couple of hours. Lush deep purple color; black berry, currant and violet nose.

Right out of the gate, this one is special and You need help I need help coming in as it spends time the glass, It gains considerable complexity. Deeply rich and integrated, it is reminiscent of a high-end Chateauneuf du Pape. Round, layered black fruit dominates up front, with wonderful savory notes filling in on the mid-palate.. The finish features soft, velvety tannins and a long satisfying backend.

This is a remarkable achievement, and I am quite impressed with this wines’ development. I’m pleased to note that I have one bottle remaining from my initial case purchase. I suspect this one is currently in a state that is as good as it gets, so I will likely uncork that last bottle in the next year or two. When I do, I’ll report back on its condition

Bravo!

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2013 Viader

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11/25/2023 - Rasmussenbrent Likes this wine: 94 points

brown hue on the edges, so ready to drink

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2017 Viader Homenaje

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10/14/2023 - Redwineguy122 wrote: NR

Fabulous

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2016 Viader Black Label Estate Limited Edition

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10/13/2023 - Jag76 Likes this wine: 94 points

very smooth

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2011 Viader Cabernet Franc Dare

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9/4/2023 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 92 points

Excellent again. Still plenty of berry fruit along with cinnamon stick and leather. Great balance.

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1997 Viader

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3/25/2017 - Peech wrote: 90 points

decanted 1 hour prior to serving. First whiff showed black olives and stewed prunes. Later with vanilla, forest, and meaty notes. Mature now and somewhat disappointing.

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2016 Viader

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8/7/2023 - 1saxman Likes this wine: 93 points

Silky smooth. Needs an hour-2hour decant to open-then full mouth feel, long soft finish black fruits five spice almond extract-delicious -will improve next 5 years I’m sure-has the structure for it

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2013 Viader Black Label Estate Limited Edition

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8/1/2023 - jackofalltravels Likes this wine: 90 points

First glass, poured with aeration tool.

Deep garnet, significant legs noticeable in the glass. Clean, low to medium intensity the nose, heavy black fruits: cooked blackberry, black plum, black current. Toasted earth and charcoal notes. I will let it sit in the bottle for a bit before next glass. I’m liking it more as it open.

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2006 Viader

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7/3/2023 - Mo Maher wrote: NR

End of the road. Definitely not fresh anymore

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2008 Viader

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6/18/2023 - AboveAvgBro wrote: 96 points

Decanted 40 minutes before serving

Color: garnet red with signs of aging on the rim

Nose: God I love the nose on the Viader! Violet-like perfume with strong notes of candied dates, dried blackberry bramble and cassis.

Taste: Age has rewarded this wine very well. Dried fruits of blackberry bramble, leather, mature herbs, chocolate, espresso, smoke & earth.

At 15.1% , the body is noticeable but never overpowering or hot. High acid with mellow yet still drying tannins.

Overall, this is a stunning wine. Drink these 08s now until 2030

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2012 Viader V

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5/29/2023 - AboveAvgBro wrote: 92 points

Color: borderline purple, with signs of aging on the rim
Nose: dried plum, spiced cola & cherry.

Taste: smoothed-put tannins, yet still dry on the finish. Full-bodied, but hardly overpowering. Drinks like a Bordeaux with drying spice & earth on the finish, yet still very much a Howell Mountain wine with that signature dried blackberry, tobacco, and just a smidge of Mountain herbs underlying the heavy fruit.

Overall, this has aged quite well, and can see it going to the 20 year mark. Complex, big, and very much a Bordeaux meets Howell mountain type of wine. Love it!

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2020 Viader

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5/22/2023 - Isaac L wrote: 85 points

Napa Walkabout Tasting @ Park 90 – darker appearance in the glass, slightly mellower on the palate compared to the 2019.

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2019 Viader

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5/22/2023 - Isaac L wrote: 86 points

Napa Walkabout Tasting @ Park 90 – classic frame but seemingly needs a lot to come together.

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