Subdued yet elegant bouquet. Cassis and black raspberries over earthy elements of conifer and fancy oak. The palate is emboldened by a dark fruit intensity which showcases blackberry and plum fruit flavors, density of weight, supple textures, and nicely integrated oak. Firm but sweet tannin creeps up on the espresso finish. Classy on all fronts.
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Agree with others about fruit being bold and forward. Decanted for several hours and it calmed down to where it seemed quite acceptable during and after dinner. Berry and oak predominate with a finish of dark cocoa.
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Powerful fruit at opening, extra firm tannins for first thirty minutes before starting to settle, tannins stay very present throughout. Black Ras berry notes with a hint of oak and cocoa. Wait at least thirty minutes after opening to drink, could benefit from another couple years in cellar.
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Big burst of fruit at opening, firm tannins that start to blend a little after 20 minutes in decanter but stay very present. Dark ruby colored powerful medium body with medium to long finish. Could use another couple years in cellar.
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We had this with Grilled Lamb Chop, Flank steak and Scalloped Potatoes. I tpaired extremely well and the Rombauer for area was in town. We had a group of 16 and most commented that it had excellent color which was dark with a combination of dark berries and an exceptional smooth finish
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A little disappointing. Seemed a little thin and lifeless. Decanted for an hour, and still not as robust as we had hoped. Maybe save the next bottle for another year or so.
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Disappointed. Lacked the fruit and structure of the 2007. May be too young at this point, but it did not open up much with time. Relatively tannic at this point. Will hold the rest for a while.
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5/18/2020 - SCosgrove Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great Cab
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2/17/2019 - agsdlswine wrote: 93 Points
Well made Cab still full of fruit w/excellent complexity. Paired perfectly w/Filets.
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7/8/2017 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Subdued yet elegant bouquet. Cassis and black raspberries over earthy elements of conifer and fancy oak. The palate is emboldened by a dark fruit intensity which showcases blackberry and plum fruit flavors, density of weight, supple textures, and nicely integrated oak. Firm but sweet tannin creeps up on the espresso finish. Classy on all fronts.
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8/3/2016 - JHalvorson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Aged nicely since early 2015. Very ready to drink.
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10/11/2015 - macmiker007 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Agree with others about fruit being bold and forward. Decanted for several hours and it calmed down to where it seemed quite acceptable during and after dinner. Berry and oak predominate with a finish of dark cocoa.
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9/12/2015 - Schwartz11 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Powerful fruit at opening, extra firm tannins for first thirty minutes before starting to settle, tannins stay very present throughout. Black Ras berry notes with a hint of oak and cocoa. Wait at least thirty minutes after opening to drink, could benefit from another couple years in cellar.
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9/10/2015 - Schwartz11 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Big burst of fruit at opening, firm tannins that start to blend a little after 20 minutes in decanter but stay very present. Dark ruby colored powerful medium body with medium to long finish. Could use another couple years in cellar.
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8/17/2015 - johnpaladino55@gmail.com Likes this wine: 96 Points
We had this with Grilled Lamb Chop, Flank steak and Scalloped Potatoes. I tpaired extremely well and the Rombauer for area was in town. We had a group of 16 and most commented that it had excellent color which was dark with a combination of dark berries and an exceptional smooth finish
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7/18/2015 - Coachron13 wrote: 87 Points
Too sweet and fruity, overpowers anything else going on in the wine. It's decent with food, not that great on its own.
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3/22/2015 - Bauman Likes this wine: 93 Points
this is an excellent cabernet for the price. This is on my buy list
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3/22/2014 - dekehayes Likes this wine: 89 Points
Much better than last time. Makes me wish we had more. Nice minerals on the nose, maybe a little mint. Strong finish.
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12/25/2013 - dekehayes Likes this wine: 88 Points
A little disappointing. Seemed a little thin and lifeless. Decanted for an hour, and still not as robust as we had hoped. Maybe save the next bottle for another year or so.
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12/7/2013 - tshepard wrote: 87 Points
Disappointed. Lacked the fruit and structure of the 2007. May be too young at this point, but it did not open up much with time. Relatively tannic at this point. Will hold the rest for a while.
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