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• SmithTXX Likes this wine: 90 points

  September 20, 2015 - some depth and complexity still there, but afraid this one may be turning...drink quick

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• shakedown wrote: 88 points

  July 24, 2011 - At first seemed thin and lacking fruit but after after 30-60 minutes this was drinking really well. Stewed tomato and fig on the nose and then bright rasberry/blackberry with strong acidity. Nice long finish. Drank well with sirloin burgers and tater tots! 42% cab, 34% merlot, 24% syrah. This bottle certainly showed its age but was drinking just fine so hard to say based on past reviews where this vintage is at.

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• MicklethePickle wrote: 80 points

  May 6, 2011 - Drunk over 2 days. Very nice the first day, 24 hours later it was beginning to fade badly with noticeable oxidization. No matter how you slice it, though, much better than the '01 I tasted a few days ago. Color still a deep dark purple. Nose was decent yesterday, but somewhat oxidized today. Pretty ripe and round in the mouth, with a nice rich mouthfeel and smooth, satiny finish. Drink up! 5-8-14-3: 80/100

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• joedv8s wrote: 90 points

  December 23, 2010 - Another of my 100 point penalty wines, 3 in a row that on my palate and others was a fine wine. At least a 90 or higher
  
  I'm new to Cellar Tracker and as I load on my cellars and discover the past maturity wines I am drinking them on this recommendation.
  
  Maximus we enjoyed all aspect of this wine front to back. Nice fruit, balance and finish

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• Erasch wrote: 85 points

  March 21, 2010 - Wish I drank it sooner.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2002
• Type Red
• Producer Bennett Lane
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation Maximus
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Code 184810000006

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• In Cellars 119 (35%)
• Consumed 222 (65%)

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