Absolutely, surprisingly fantastic! Rich black cherry fruit with cedar, cassis flavors, excellent structure, fully mature, viscous structure, long never ending finish
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Beautiful, light brown around the edges, but still very dark purple. Oak, cedar, tobacco, and leather on the nose. I could smell this wine for hours. The palate is huge, very long (30s or longer). I would love to have more of this one.
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Very, very enjoyable "old style" Napa cabernet. Much more sedate than the offerings from 2003 (though I love those too). Nose is slightly muted, but over time opens with aromas of currant, cocoa, and tobacco. Solid plum and black currant fruit, with little alcohol on finish. Very balanced wine. This is drinking beautifully now, though I'm not sure it's going to improve over where it's at now.
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Dark fruit, well integrated tannins, a little on the "dusty" side. Don't think this bottle had the greatest storage, but based on this experience I would say drink up. Was better in the 1st hour than the 3rd (decanted).
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Well made cab from '00 vintage. Ruby color. Aromas/flavors blackberry, black cherry, licorice, and vanilla. Well integrated tannins create a soft, round mouthfeel. Long, lingering finish.
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10/28/2023 - Amerique wrote: 95 Points
Absolutely, surprisingly fantastic! Rich black cherry fruit with cedar, cassis flavors, excellent structure, fully mature, viscous structure, long never ending finish
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12/25/2015 - Amerique wrote: 93 Points
Fully mature, wonderfully delicious black cherry fruit with smoke and earth flavors, expansive, long finish
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8/11/2015 - Amerique wrote: 91 Points
Smooth, well-balanced, medium-bodied black cherry fruit with cedar, anise, and leather flavors, excellent structure, medium finish, ready to drink
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2/19/2011 - ragtop wrote: 94 Points
Beautiful, light brown around the edges, but still very dark purple. Oak, cedar, tobacco, and leather on the nose. I could smell this wine for hours. The palate is huge, very long (30s or longer). I would love to have more of this one.
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6/11/2010 - jcvalenti wrote: 91 Points
Very, very enjoyable "old style" Napa cabernet. Much more sedate than the offerings from 2003 (though I love those too). Nose is slightly muted, but over time opens with aromas of currant, cocoa, and tobacco. Solid plum and black currant fruit, with little alcohol on finish. Very balanced wine. This is drinking beautifully now, though I'm not sure it's going to improve over where it's at now.
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2/1/2010 - Zonk wrote: 91 Points
Dark fruit, well integrated tannins, a little on the "dusty" side. Don't think this bottle had the greatest storage, but based on this experience I would say drink up. Was better in the 1st hour than the 3rd (decanted).
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9/26/2009 - snowine wrote: 92 Points
Great nose, dark fruit, balanced--drinking great now.
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10/12/2007 - ETrain wrote: 91 Points
3 Wine guys recommendation. Very good cab, lots of dark fruits and an amazing nose.
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2/7/2007 - GolferChris wrote: 92 Points
Well made cab from '00 vintage. Ruby color. Aromas/flavors blackberry, black cherry, licorice, and vanilla. Well integrated tannins create a soft, round mouthfeel. Long, lingering finish.
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9/11/2006 - zinfidel wrote: 92 Points
Drinking nicely. Well balanced, dark fruit, soft tannins.
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7/16/2006 - zinfidel wrote: 92 Points
Drinking well now. Tannins are well-integrated, showing dark fruit with a med-long finish.
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