Community Tasting Note

TuckerTini wrote:

Sunday, November 7, 2010 - Magnum. See my prior review for the 750ml bottle, note that the smaller bottle was not as good. Cork was intact with almost no intrusion. Decanted, filtered, minimal sediment. Opened some in the glass over drinking period, but I do not recommend an extended airing. Drank over 2 hours. Deep purple color. Nose of dark fruit, medium alcohol. Tannins fully integrated. Silky mouthfeel. Very well balanced on the palate with the expected Cali-blend taste of fine Cabernet fruit and just a hint of old-world left bank style. For this reason and my note that the 750 ml bottle was declining I believe this wine in the magnum is just past its peak and it is time to drink up. It will not get any better with age; if it loses any (more?) of its grape structure it may be thin on the palate. This is a $400+ bottle of wine in the magnum format....I've had it a long time in the cellar, and figured it was time, no regret for pulling this cork now. It compares quite well to some other aged Cali cab based blends on the cult side, but is a bit overpriced, likely due to its reputation as a "go to" high end selection. Insignia is dependable, that's for sure but it is priced a bit high.

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