There goes my last of these 1/2 bottles. Too bad. This wine has been a pleasure to follow over the years. It's drinking great now. The nose has the nice graphite etc of an older cab. On the palate, it's gotten thinner -- all the better to accompany food. To be honest, not that much length. But, to re-emphasize, I like this wine.
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Reticent but coaxable nose; black currant on the palate with some dust on the finish. I was expecting a bit more but have several more bottles (375s) left and will report back.
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I've been following this wine in 1/2 bottles for about 5 years now. Feel that I've learned a lot from it about what a Cabernet Sauvignon can be. It was good 5 years ago, and it's good now, but in different ways. Now it's softer and less front-stage. But I like it very much and am glad I have a couple bottles more. Great wine for red-meat dishes.
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From a 375 ml. I like this wine a lot. It seems very forward for a 10-year old wine, at least coming from a half-bottle. Has a good deal of sediment. But it's got excellent body and maintains balance while expressing red-meat power. Quite good.
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Drank like smoking a Cuban cigar on an old red velvet couch listening to Charlie Parker for the first fifteen minutes. Then it feel apart in the decanter like Tara Reid.
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Decanted. Enjoyed from a 375ml. Red and black currant, mixed berry, and dusty earth. Tending more toward red fruits. No frills, solid and structured. Dry, dusty finish. Will work fine with a juicy chargrilled steak.
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From a half-bottle. Solid stuff. Took 1/2 hour to open up, and then was a satisfying cab. I would say full bodied but not heavy. Doesn't seem tannic. Wish I'd had it with some steak and potatoes.
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Solid Rutherford on the nose. Body wasn't quite as full as I would prefer, but we were impatient and did not decant. I think it would open up more with more cellar time or a good decanting.
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4/23/2022 - Tym4wine wrote: 88 Points
Nice aroma. Tart finish. Flavors of tart cherry and stewed plum. Medium finish.
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10/17/2020 - ID Likes this wine:
There goes my last of these 1/2 bottles. Too bad. This wine has been a pleasure to follow over the years. It's drinking great now. The nose has the nice graphite etc of an older cab. On the palate, it's gotten thinner -- all the better to accompany food. To be honest, not that much length. But, to re-emphasize, I like this wine.
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9/20/2019 - McMalbec wrote: 88 Points
Reticent but coaxable nose; black currant on the palate with some dust on the finish. I was expecting a bit more but have several more bottles (375s) left and will report back.
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3/24/2018 - lgermain wrote: 91 Points
Great
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2/25/2018 - ID wrote:
I've been following this wine in 1/2 bottles for about 5 years now. Feel that I've learned a lot from it about what a Cabernet Sauvignon can be. It was good 5 years ago, and it's good now, but in different ways. Now it's softer and less front-stage. But I like it very much and am glad I have a couple bottles more. Great wine for red-meat dishes.
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1/25/2016 - ID wrote:
From a 375 ml. I like this wine a lot. It seems very forward for a 10-year old wine, at least coming from a half-bottle. Has a good deal of sediment. But it's got excellent body and maintains balance while expressing red-meat power. Quite good.
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12/14/2015 - Adam Downey wrote:
Drank like smoking a Cuban cigar on an old red velvet couch listening to Charlie Parker for the first fifteen minutes.
Then it feel apart in the decanter like Tara Reid.
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8/12/2014 - zinfomaniac Does not like this wine: 79 Points
A giant tannic beast that I don't believe will ever come around. A shame because the '05 bottling was very nice.
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4/30/2014 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 87 Points
Quite tannic considering it's age. Wait at least three years for the new bottle. May be closing down.
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4/1/2014 - kbhiggins wrote: 88 Points
Better than the last bottle we opened which was harsh in comparison. This has mellowed over the last year or so and is very enjoyable now.
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11/29/2013 - wmccone54 wrote: 89 Points
Decanted. Enjoyed from a 375ml. Red and black currant, mixed berry, and dusty earth. Tending more toward red fruits. No frills, solid and structured. Dry, dusty finish. Will work fine with a juicy chargrilled steak.
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10/26/2013 - wmccone54 wrote: 89 Points
A solid no frills Napa Cab.
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10/13/2013 - wmccone54 wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyed from a 375ml bottle, decanted briefly. Good solid wine, structured and enjoyable. Very good value.
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7/17/2013 - ID Likes this wine:
From a half-bottle. Solid stuff. Took 1/2 hour to open up, and then was a satisfying cab. I would say full bodied but not heavy. Doesn't seem tannic. Wish I'd had it with some steak and potatoes.
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4/26/2013 - copdyke wrote: 86 Points
Didn't taste like Rutherford. Taste like a mass produced cab with some residual sugar. Not my style.
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1/13/2013 - lgermain wrote: 90 Points
With tom Queri while watching playoff football game. Packers at 49ers.
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12/28/2012 - Carniolan wrote: 86 Points
medium ruby; nice fruity floral nose; smooth medium tannins, quite acidic
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12/28/2012 - kbhiggins wrote: 87 Points
Solid Rutherford on the nose. Body wasn't quite as full as I would prefer, but we were impatient and did not decant. I think it would open up more with more cellar time or a good decanting.
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2/26/2012 - FriendsInTown wrote: 90 Points
Needed a few more years
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11/25/2010 - davidson wrote: 90 Points
GOOD BUT NOT AS BOLD AS 2005
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