Sigh. I've kept this bottle for 7 years, and absolutely love the 2005 vintage. I would have rated it a 94 because it is an absolutely great wine....except for the brettanomyces. I can't stand barnyard, which is another reason why I hate pinots.
Hestan proudly states on the back on the bottle they don't filter or fine. Well, I highly recommend a 0.65uM filter. That would get rid of the brett.
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Rich red/black fruit, with just a touch of sweetness. Balanced by some underlying savory flavors and a good acid and tannin structure. Moderate, well integrated, oak and no sense of heat. Overall a nice example of a fruit forward style of Cab. Should have several more good years left.
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Really great wine! Just had a half bottle of this and was very happy with it! Great rich flavor and you an really taste the French Oak. Yummy stuff.! Would buy again.
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Espresso, cocoa, leather, black currant, dark plum, blackberry jam and tobacco on the nose. WOW. Velvety, dry, plush, black fruit, layered with big tannins and lingers all the way down with a touch of spice. This is how we roll!!!
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Napa Valley Vintners Association (Fleming's Steak House): nose: classy and pure nose with pretty tones of red fruits, red currants, tart cranberry tones, dark red cherries and some bits of berries. Great depth with great expressive tones on the nose
taste: Full bodied with firm tannins and plush tones of cranberries, dark red cherries, red fruits, and red currants. Great silky feel with a real sense of class and elegance to it
overall: Needs time, but this should round into form quite nicely. Has a real elegant streak to it right now that should develop further with more age
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5/6/2015 - cblinstrub wrote: 88 Points
Sigh. I've kept this bottle for 7 years, and absolutely love the 2005 vintage. I would have rated it a 94 because it is an absolutely great wine....except for the brettanomyces. I can't stand barnyard, which is another reason why I hate pinots.
Hestan proudly states on the back on the bottle they don't filter or fine. Well, I highly recommend a 0.65uM filter. That would get rid of the brett.
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3/7/2015 - Acohen Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rich classic cab with currant, cassis, blackberry and some tobacco
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12/20/2013 - stevenjstein Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rich red/black fruit, with just a touch of sweetness. Balanced by some underlying savory flavors and a good acid and tannin structure. Moderate, well integrated, oak and no sense of heat. Overall a nice example of a fruit forward style of Cab. Should have several more good years left.
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1/31/2013 - ScottZuehlke Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really great wine! Just had a half bottle of this and was very happy with it! Great rich flavor and you an really taste the French Oak. Yummy stuff.! Would buy again.
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3/4/2012 - Foodievines wrote: 94 Points
Espresso, cocoa, leather, black currant, dark plum, blackberry jam and tobacco on the nose. WOW. Velvety, dry, plush, black fruit, layered with big tannins and lingers all the way down with a touch of spice. This is how we roll!!!
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9/16/2009 - KeithAkers wrote: 92 Points
Napa Valley Vintners Association (Fleming's Steak House): nose: classy and pure nose with pretty tones of red fruits, red currants, tart cranberry tones, dark red cherries and some bits of berries. Great depth with great expressive tones on the nose
taste: Full bodied with firm tannins and plush tones of cranberries, dark red cherries, red fruits, and red currants. Great silky feel with a real sense of class and elegance to it
overall: Needs time, but this should round into form quite nicely. Has a real elegant streak to it right now that should develop further with more age
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