This is a beautiful deep red, huge bodied cab that really benefits from breathing. Upon opening I smelled strawberry red licorice but once it hit the tongue we got cherries, a hint of peach and nice butterscotch tone. It could have been an excellent compliment to some red meat but even just drinking alone slowly, it was a real pleasure
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In my last tasting note, I mentioned that the wine was boring, and I thought it needed more air time. This time I opened the bottle, tasted it (consistent with earlier notes), but set it aside for the next day. What a major difference. Still not a blockbuster cab by any means, but it was soft and sensual, offering a much better nose and more of a bordeaux-like finish. Great mid-week wine, but give it lots of time before drinking.
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Very fruit-forward with some tannin in the background. Dark cherry and spice. Not quite up to the earlier bottle, but that could just be me. If I had more, I'd hold for another year, max. This is not going to get any better, in my estimation, but is currently a good solid cab.
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I guess it is a good everyday wine, but a bit of a yawner. Still tight, tannic on the finish. Definitely should have been opened earlier, although it was decanted. A bit harsh, but not at all clear it will develop.
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Supplied by E's dad. Drank alongside Echeverria Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia Casa Nueva 2001. Compared favourably - more fruity but sl harsher and with less finesse.
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Nose of freshly air-dryed blankets....very clean and refreshing. A very sexy and sensual smell. Beautiful dark fruit and mild oak on the palate with the tannins just right. Loved it. Cool bottle shape too.
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A nice, smooth cabernet. Fine integration of fruit (primarily cherry), anise, and oak. A good touch of acidity that balances the moderate alcohol. Although this is drinking well know, esp. with an hour of air, it should keep well for 3-5 more years.
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8/21/2010 - tacvinolindo wrote: 90 Points
This is a beautiful deep red, huge bodied cab that really benefits from breathing. Upon opening I smelled strawberry red licorice but once it hit the tongue we got cherries, a hint of peach and nice butterscotch tone. It could have been an excellent compliment to some red meat but even just drinking alone slowly, it was a real pleasure
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8/3/2009 - vanpe003 wrote: 89 Points
A bit linear initially, but develops some complexity after it's been open for awhile. Dark cherry notes on the palate. Very, very good for the price.
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10/5/2007 - JimN wrote: 88 Points
In my last tasting note, I mentioned that the wine was boring, and I thought it needed more air time. This time I opened the bottle, tasted it (consistent with earlier notes), but set it aside for the next day. What a major difference. Still not a blockbuster cab by any means, but it was soft and sensual, offering a much better nose and more of a bordeaux-like finish. Great mid-week wine, but give it lots of time before drinking.
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9/3/2007 - Haggis wrote: 89 Points
Very fruit-forward with some tannin in the background. Dark cherry and spice. Not quite up to the earlier bottle, but that could just be me. If I had more, I'd hold for another year, max. This is not going to get any better, in my estimation, but is currently a good solid cab.
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8/30/2007 - JimN wrote: 82 Points
I guess it is a good everyday wine, but a bit of a yawner. Still tight, tannic on the finish. Definitely should have been opened earlier, although it was decanted. A bit harsh, but not at all clear it will develop.
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7/4/2007 - GavinP wrote: 90 Points
Supplied by E's dad. Drank alongside Echeverria Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia Casa Nueva 2001. Compared favourably - more fruity but sl harsher and with less finesse.
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3/19/2007 - Svaros wrote: 82 Points
Great nose, but still quite tannic. Could stand a bit more time.
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1/24/2007 - thunderball wrote: 90 Points
Nose of freshly air-dryed blankets....very clean and refreshing. A very sexy and sensual smell. Beautiful dark fruit and mild oak on the palate with the tannins just right. Loved it. Cool bottle shape too.
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12/17/2006 - Haggis wrote: 89 Points
A nice, smooth cabernet. Fine integration of fruit (primarily cherry), anise, and oak. A good touch of acidity that balances the moderate alcohol. Although this is drinking well know, esp. with an hour of air, it should keep well for 3-5 more years.
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8/11/2006 - JonnyB wrote: 88 Points
good QPR if found on sale, medium strength cabernet.
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4/9/2006 - Prego wrote: 90 Points
Good everyday food-friendly Cab. Concentrated fruit on the nose and palate.
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