Community Tasting Notes 27

• JGirl Likes this wine: 87 points

  July 10, 2018 - Disappointing 20 - 30 minutes after opening. Much better an hour or so after opening. Eventually nice flavor.

• Thief Likes this wine: 91 points

  December 3, 2017 - Similar to prior notes. This bottle seemed a little more balanced. Has a bit more time left before it declines but needs to be drunk.

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• Thief Likes this wine: 90 points

  August 27, 2017 - A purplish hue with early conversion to a slightly murky brown (sign of its age). Aromas of chocolate, coffee, oak, and dark fruits, although the fruit aromas are starting to be more in the background. Palate shows plumb, fig, black cherry, green pepper, and that graphite and dusty earth characteristic synonomous with Rutherford. Tannins are softened integrated. The overall power of this wine is subdued relative to other vintages of this same wine at this age.
  After swallowing, the balance between acid, tannin, and fruit tends to fall apart fairly quickly. Enjoyable, but not the best of older Peju cab reserves I've tried. Drink now because it's probably not getting any better.

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• Rherold wrote: 90 points

  January 11, 2017 - 12 years old but still nice red fruit, herbacious, coffee notes. Has a couple years left.

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• ctwine62 Likes this wine: 93 points

  October 18, 2016 - Purchased direct from winery and cellar stored at 55F since late 2013. Opened and decanted 1/2 bottle for 20mins. Poured deep dark purple with clear rim. Tasted tones of mellow cherry, some raisin and silky currant finish. No tannins or sediment noticed. Overall very smooth and enjoyable despite a bit past its suggested prime. Vacu-vin and fridged remainder for later in week with similar results. Could still go a bit longer IMHO. Like to have had another in the cellar.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Peju Province Winery
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation Reserve
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Rutherford
• UPC Codes 687194050518, 687194090415

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• Pending Delivery 3 (0%)
• In Cellars 393 (43%)
• Consumed 518 (57%)

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