This wine was a delicious, borderline cocktail wine but when I had it in 2007 and I wondered how it would develop. It is still terrific and seemingly young. I big viscous cab franc that is very tasty.
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Big and Lush as you might expect from the producer. Not overoaked as I have found some others from them to be esp. Merlot. Really balanced nicely by the slight green from the Cab Franc profile. Just incredible balance for the size of the wine.
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One of the very few Cali Cab Francs I have had. I enjoyed this a lot. The nose reminded me of a ripe Chinon. Once the wine was in my mouth it was boss. Big tasty sweet fruit. Medium acidity and medium/full body. Lots of oak but it worked well for me. Does not come off as oak juice to me. This is on the cocktail side, especially in its youth but it is done in a way I enjoy. I left a little in the bottle for a few days at which time the richness and hedonistic pleasure was gone. Still enjoyable but more clunky and unbalanced. I am not sure this will get any better. Darn good now.
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3/7/2015 - jasonh Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine was a delicious, borderline cocktail wine but when I had it in 2007 and I wondered how it would develop. It is still terrific and seemingly young. I big viscous cab franc that is very tasty.
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11/8/2008 - winekitchen wrote: 93 Points
Very enjoyable and shows off the cab franc varietal characteristics very nicely.
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9/16/2008 - Ekoostik wrote: 93 Points
Big and Lush as you might expect from the producer. Not overoaked as I have found some others from them to be esp. Merlot. Really balanced nicely by the slight green from the Cab Franc profile. Just incredible balance for the size of the wine.
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7/29/2008 - jasonh wrote: 92 Points
One of the very few Cali Cab Francs I have had. I enjoyed this a lot. The nose reminded me of a ripe Chinon. Once the wine was in my mouth it was boss. Big tasty sweet fruit. Medium acidity and medium/full body. Lots of oak but it worked well for me. Does not come off as oak juice to me. This is on the cocktail side, especially in its youth but it is done in a way I enjoy. I left a little in the bottle for a few days at which time the richness and hedonistic pleasure was gone. Still enjoyable but more clunky and unbalanced. I am not sure this will get any better. Darn good now.
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3/8/2008 - tanglenet wrote:
Served at a tasting at the Wine Club in SF. Opened one hour. Quick notes: rich chocolate tastes with a dry and tannic finish. Very Good.
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2/2/2008 - EMichels wrote: 90 Points
Wine Exchange - Silver Oak Day: Blood red; Toasted caramel nose; Rich; Ripe but not too so; Slight bit of heat of finish; Medium length
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