There was nothing wrong with this bottle, but for a '07 and based on the price, was just left disappointed compared to so many others in that price range or even less.
Was a lighter shade of purple in glass and mostly red fruit with a tinge of black, had a moderate entry, a decent mid, but relative no finish, so was enjoyable but nothing 'exciting in mouth'.
Drank over 4 hours, was a PnP, did get a little better with time, but very small change from initial opening.
Not sure if it might have started its decline, no taste of any oxidation, but think if you got em.. drink up!
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The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Vanilla, Plum, Cherry, and Black currant (cassis). It tastes like Vanilla, Molasses, and Plum. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Long.
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My expectations were high after reading all the reviews. Paired it with smoked brisket and let it breath 2-3 hours. Nice aroma of red and dark fruit with crushed herbs. Initial taste was heavy on the fruit and a touch of vanilla but not much more. Finish was short and not eventful.
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Great fruit forward napa cab- floral palette with a rich cedar nose with a hint of chocolate. Falls off a cliff after a second or two- disappointing for the start.
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Beautiful nose with hints of oak but dominated by the cab character and dark berries / fruit. Creamy smooth mouth feel with a tinge of alcohol on the finish.
As it evolved, some of the Cab herbaceousness gave way to more fruit concentration that was characteristic California.
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4/7/2023 - Rbtrage wrote: 93 Points
Solid!
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12/18/2018 - Cabernet4me2 wrote: 91 Points
There was nothing wrong with this bottle, but for a '07 and based on the price, was just left disappointed compared to so many others in that price range or even less.
Was a lighter shade of purple in glass and mostly red fruit with a tinge of black, had a moderate entry, a decent mid, but relative no finish, so was enjoyable but nothing 'exciting in mouth'.
Drank over 4 hours, was a PnP, did get a little better with time, but very small change from initial opening.
Not sure if it might have started its decline, no taste of any oxidation, but think if you got em.. drink up!
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6/17/2017 - PSUSteve Likes this wine: 93 Points
PnP. Notes very similar to 4 years ago. Very nice but surprised that there wasn't more than 3% Merlot.
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1/15/2015 - Somannap wrote: 94 Points
Amazing body and flavor.
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7/9/2014 - clarktoews Likes this wine: 93 Points
drank this alongside '07, Plumpjack, Neyers Conn valley, Darioush, Cade. this was my fave wine of the group. an excellent wine and not a jammy bomb
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3/10/2014 - djimpens Likes this wine: 91 Points
Well balanced. Smooth, but yet still noticeably Napa Cab. Dryness and mouthfeel was very nice.
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3/7/2014 - SaraAndMark wrote: 98 Points
Amazing bold red... beautiful dark color
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3/6/2014 - maitredgreg2 wrote: 98 Points
WOW!!!
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12/18/2013 - winelover1 wrote: 92 Points
Excellent wine. Decanted for a good two hours. Smooth and quite elegant.
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11/14/2013 - clarktoews Likes this wine: 91 Points
a decent example of cally cab. it did have a bit of a herbal finish initially but that faded after an hr of decanting. overall a decent wine
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8/2/2013 - PSUSteve Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted and drank over two hours. Deep and rich but not overpowering. Layers of cherry, wild berry with a nice finish.
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1/17/2013 - clarson19 Likes this wine: 94 Points
The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Vanilla, Plum, Cherry, and Black currant (cassis). It tastes like Vanilla, Molasses, and Plum. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Long.
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7/15/2012 - LEXKYWINE wrote: 87 Points
My expectations were high after reading all the reviews. Paired it with smoked brisket and let it breath 2-3 hours. Nice aroma of red and dark fruit with crushed herbs. Initial taste was heavy on the fruit and a touch of vanilla but not much more. Finish was short and not eventful.
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12/1/2011 - Teejay3726 wrote: 89 Points
Great fruit forward napa cab- floral palette with a rich cedar nose with a hint of chocolate. Falls off a cliff after a second or two- disappointing for the start.
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9/24/2011 - pkbackman wrote: 93 Points
Fantastic Cabernet. Smooth dark fruit from beginning to end, with hints of sweet oak and vanilla extract
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7/2/2011 - Fateful Destiny Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful nose with hints of oak but dominated by the cab character and dark berries / fruit. Creamy smooth mouth feel with a tinge of alcohol on the finish.
As it evolved, some of the Cab herbaceousness gave way to more fruit concentration that was characteristic California.
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