March 22, 2024 - Cork was soaked 2/3 of the way through, but still doing well. In a nice place right now, but probably wouldn't wait much longer.
January 1, 2023 - Concentrated fruit with focused flavors and balance. Full body and long finish. Well structured, and surprisingly not quite developed yet! Has a ood 10 or more year of life with evolution in it. Kudos to Mr. Newsom.
October 22, 2022 - Other than the PITA plastic / wax enclosure, this wine is wonderful. Decanted as the last third of the cork was completely saturated and broke off. At fifteen years, it’s mature but still showing lots of life. Well integrated, but still noticeable tannin; black fruits are juicy with great concentration; complex flavors; acidity supports a lengthy finish. Paired with grilled ribeyes, shrimp, mushrooms, and corn on the cob. Unlikely to improve with further cellaring, but this might drink well for another 3-5+ years.
August 23, 2021 - great bdx blend, aging gracefully, wonderful bottle.
November 6, 2020 - Washington State 2007 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
($30 in 2013). Dark purple; berry, cocoa, sweet red fruit nose; mid-body; balanced; mid-soft tannins; soft fruity finish; fading. 16 UC Davis scale; 90 other scales.
September 12, 2020 - Blueberry and blackberry on the nose with a hint of leather. Fig and plum on first tasting and lingering finish with earthy tones and tannins.
June 13, 2020 - I last enjoyed this back in 2015 and it was still in development, but hitting on all cylinders. Displays a deep ruby core with garnet edges. At this juncture this wine is fully mature and complex with the juicy black fruits now tending toward dried red raspberries, and slightly stewed cherries and plums with powdered chocolate, chopped tobacco, drying olive tapenade, balsamic, and dried forest floor. Tannin is mostly resolved but there’s still some chewiness and acidity at the finish, which is satisfying. Unlikely to improve with further cellaring but also unlikely to die over the next 1-2 years. Paired with a beef ribeye steak. 92 points.
June 11, 2019 - 2007 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark garnet; big berry nose; mint, light wood; smokey; mid body; balanced; good Cabernet extract; some style; long semi-chewy finish; a little hot.
February 16, 2019 - I opened this for our 2/16/19 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting. It had a rich, ripe and complex nose of cassis, black cherry, blueberry, burnt toast, cardamon and spice aromas. The palate was rich, dense and complex with flavors that followed the nose.
October 14, 2018 - Dark red color. Musty wine cellar aroma. Rich and meaty dark cherry flavors with good acidity and lengthy finish.