Strong nose full of blueberries. When you taste it, it's just as intense, almost brambly. There's a hint of leather there. The finish isn't that good, but the flavors do linger in your mouth.
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Tasted vs. 2006 Chappellet cabernet. The nose was of dark fruit, tar and vanilla and that carried through the middle. There is not a lot of fruit right now, just chewy tannins, but not overpowering.
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3/25/2022 - ras2006 Likes this wine: 88 Points
medium body, still with good fruit and some tannin good but a little thin.
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3/23/2018 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really come into its own. In a great spot right now. Try one and see if you agree
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10/22/2016 - ras2006 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good fruit (black cherry), some tannins to balance, smooth, drinking very nice...
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5/3/2015 - 1961Vintage wrote: 82 Points
Still has a green tinge...stemmy too. Where is the fruit?
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1/6/2015 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 88 Points
Had a tannic edge that never relaxed. Shame. Should be much better at this price point
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9/12/2013 - difran wrote: 84 Points
Very herbaceous, earthy. Over oaked. I'm not sure this is getting better. I've enjoyed in the past, but not sure about this bottle.
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4/4/2013 - difran wrote: 90 Points
Deep burgundy color, oaky nose, herbaceous, little spice on the finish. Must have with food. Great with steaks.
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5/22/2012 - Acucole wrote: 91 Points
Aromatic mint/cardamom with berries and raisins on the nose, then more berries, ripe fruit, cherries, long finish with mild tannins. Great!
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8/30/2011 - gcacho wrote: 88 Points
Strong nose full of blueberries. When you taste it, it's just as intense, almost brambly. There's a hint of leather there. The finish isn't that good, but the flavors do linger in your mouth.
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7/20/2010 - mjsherwin68 wrote: 92 Points
Tasted vs. 2006 Chappellet cabernet. The nose was of dark fruit, tar and vanilla and that carried through the middle. There is not a lot of fruit right now, just chewy tannins, but not overpowering.
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5/24/2009 - 1961Vintage wrote: 87 Points
Neerda t least 2 hours to unfold...and then a few years. Plenty of tannin...Fruit has difficulty showing through..
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