In surprisingly good shape. Had to decant (cork crumbled) and it had huge strawberry and purple flower aromas. Tannins were still strong. Big candy-like acidity. Plenty of fruit still left. But a short finish, and the wine closed up after the first hour.
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Drinking well right now and will likely start to decline in 5 years or so. Nice color but maybe lacking just a bit of concentration for a wine at this price point. Nose of cassis, subtle violets and mocha. Soft palate entry and smooth tannins. Mostly dark fruit on the palate. Good wine but just lacking a touch of concentration to put it into the next level of a great wine.
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We were very excited to try this wine. Maybe expected more. Nice spicy tobacco... Earthy. Wet grass. Bit heavier than anticipated. Good fruit. Blackberries and purple plums. Liked no question. But not a love Double yum and a quarter.
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Opened at 3 PM, decanting..., and now at 8 PM the notes. A fine expression of Napa Cab. Still tight, but several hours of decanting released some of the core aromas. Concentrated black cherry, currant, and some spicy notes of white and green pepper. On the mid-palate it exhibits highly extracted dark fruit and an awesome balance of tannins and acidity. An outstanding offering that exhibits the typicity of Napa.
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3/18/2023 - stanqwash Likes this wine: 90 Points
In surprisingly good shape. Had to decant (cork crumbled) and it had huge strawberry and purple flower aromas. Tannins were still strong. Big candy-like acidity. Plenty of fruit still left. But a short finish, and the wine closed up after the first hour.
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12/19/2020 - EJDALEwine Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is a great wine all around, nose taste finish.. Drinking perfectly after a pass through the venturi. Last of the 2006.
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4/4/2020 - HWgeek wrote: 87 Points
Was able to pull some subtle notes of oak, leather and caramel with a slight tart finish of pomegrante. Not bad, but definitely past its peak.
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2/26/2017 - SipsnTips wrote: 88 Points
drink now . starting to lose complexity
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9/4/2013 - wpiers wrote: 90 Points
Chocolate, blackberry, toasted oak. Nice lingering finish.
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4/13/2013 - Tracypyo wrote: 90 Points
Drinking well right now and will likely start to decline in 5 years or so. Nice color but maybe lacking just a bit of concentration for a wine at this price point. Nose of cassis, subtle violets and mocha. Soft palate entry and smooth tannins. Mostly dark fruit on the palate. Good wine but just lacking a touch of concentration to put it into the next level of a great wine.
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4/12/2013 - Martnmac wrote: 88 Points
We were very excited to try this wine. Maybe expected more. Nice spicy tobacco... Earthy. Wet grass. Bit heavier than anticipated. Good fruit. Blackberries and purple plums. Liked no question. But not a love Double yum and a quarter.
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8/29/2012 - bmartz1 wrote: 87 Points
Good mid-level cab -- nice balance of fruit, oak, and alcohol.
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9/24/2011 - davidwilliamson wrote: 91 Points
Robust and flavorful, with balanced tannins, lots of plum, and a lingering hint of cassis and clove. Yummy!
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6/17/2011 - beezer6 wrote: 89 Points
Wine Enthusiast's Toast of the Town (Field Museum - Chicago): Decent. Some sulfuric meaty qualities. Cinnamon. Raw hide. Unique for sure. Not too too yummy though.
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9/26/2010 - winetennis wrote: 91 Points
Opened at 3 PM, decanting..., and now at 8 PM the notes. A fine expression of Napa Cab. Still tight, but several hours of decanting released some of the core aromas. Concentrated black cherry, currant, and some spicy notes of white and green pepper. On the mid-palate it exhibits highly extracted dark fruit and an awesome balance of tannins and acidity. An outstanding offering that exhibits the typicity of Napa.
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