Holding up nicely and drank well with minimal decanting. Dark fruit, some smoky char, dark chocolate and spiciness. Body and finish were pedestrian. Pleasant.
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No detailed notes... but underwhelmed. 2007 was great... this vintage - ehh. Expected more at this price point. No material defects, but never opened up to reveal much after 3+ hours in the decanter.
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Lots of dark red fruit on the nose . On drinking this wine had lots of dark plum, dark cherry and a medium finish. It was very good and improved over time . Always love that Dedication.
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Great nose. This is a very big wine. Fabulous flavor profile with just right balance of dark fruit, smoke, and spice. The finish goes on and on!!! Loved it! Paired with blueberry cheese and crackers. 2 of us didn't have any trouble finishing the bottle over the course of the evening. It just kept getting better.
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Assaulting nose of rich fruit. Similar in the mouth with a bizarre harshness that lingers through the finish. A few powerful elements pulling the wine in different directions like loud instruments in a discordant garage rock band. Not much else. I let others finish the bottle.
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Drank at Thanksgiving at our annual cheese & wine tasting and all loved it (as I expected). Great layers, rich fruit and silky smooth finish. Always a terrific cab blend...have never been disappointed.
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This was young and started to show itself after a couple of hours. Strong mountain fruit on the nose and palatte. Subtle oak. The tannins were very nicely integrated already. At this time not the most complex of wines but I think as the years go by that could very well change.
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Brought this to open with a friend at dinner. I had fish, she had tri-tip and it went well with both. we decanted but before we did she said, "this is a REALLY nice wine right out of the bottle" just got better as the night went on. Like the 2007, silky smooth, deep berry color and quite delish!
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11/12/2023 - gmgrodne wrote:
Starting to age out. Still drinkable but losing some of its oomph
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1/11/2021 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 89 Points
Holding up nicely and drank well with minimal decanting. Dark fruit, some smoky char, dark chocolate and spiciness. Body and finish were pedestrian. Pleasant.
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12/1/2020 - Luciano Carfagna Likes this wine: 91 Points
Classic Cali Cab, but not over-oaked. Was great with a grilled steak.
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12/17/2016 - Ecoenophile wrote: 88 Points
No detailed notes... but underwhelmed. 2007 was great... this vintage - ehh. Expected more at this price point. No material defects, but never opened up to reveal much after 3+ hours in the decanter.
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4/9/2015 - emf Likes this wine:
Lots of dark red fruit on the nose . On drinking this wine had lots of dark plum, dark cherry and a medium finish. It was very good and improved over time . Always love that Dedication.
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2/7/2015 - ThistleB wrote: 91 Points
Great nose. This is a very big wine. Fabulous flavor profile with just right balance of dark fruit, smoke, and spice. The finish goes on and on!!! Loved it! Paired with blueberry cheese and crackers. 2 of us didn't have any trouble finishing the bottle over the course of the evening. It just kept getting better.
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12/3/2014 - Rich.Herbs Does not like this wine:
Assaulting nose of rich fruit. Similar in the mouth with a bizarre harshness that lingers through the finish. A few powerful elements pulling the wine in different directions like loud instruments in a discordant garage rock band. Not much else. I let others finish the bottle.
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11/28/2013 - smileBD Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank at Thanksgiving at our annual cheese & wine tasting and all loved it (as I expected). Great layers, rich fruit and silky smooth finish. Always a terrific cab blend...have never been disappointed.
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9/24/2013 - smileBD Likes this wine: 92 Points
As before, layered with fruit flavor and a touch of smokiness it drinks as a full bodied wine with a silky smooth finish.
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6/29/2013 - midtownmac wrote:
This was young and started to show itself after a couple of hours. Strong mountain fruit on the nose and palatte. Subtle oak. The tannins were very nicely integrated already. At this time not the most complex of wines but I think as the years go by that could very well change.
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4/6/2013 - smileBD Likes this wine: 92 Points
Brought this to open with a friend at dinner. I had fish, she had tri-tip and it went well with both. we decanted but before we did she said, "this is a REALLY nice wine right out of the bottle" just got better as the night went on. Like the 2007, silky smooth, deep berry color and quite delish!
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