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Monday, February 21, 2011 - I'm very impressed with this wine, getting much more than I expected from it and worth every point of the 93 that Speculator gave it. This is a Washington state Cab that competes right up there with some really nice Cali's at significantly less cost on a QPR basis.

A dense purple color sets the stage and althought the nose is a bit muted, the pallet is definitely not. Full bodied with heavy, dark fruits that are great today but will be even better once they totally integrate with the cedary oak that's admittedly a bit dominant today, but clearly in bottle with all of the necessary fruits, tannins and acidity needed to bring it all together over a what will be a long and lovely life.

Smooth tannins grip nicely but never overpower and never a hint of harshness or bitterness. The acidity makes you salivate during a full 45 second finish and want for more. Great structure sends a layered attack on the pallet that changes with time in the glass. It was good on day one but great on day two .. more testament to a likely longevity.

Excellent today, I would not hesitate to open another at any time, but this big boy will be even better given another 2 to 3 years to mature.

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