A standout, even at 45 years (impeccably cellared). Deep plum-purple throughout, with no bricking. Strong, cedary-briary elements in the bouquet with an undercurrent of ripe, dark fruit. Completely smooth on the palate, with all the flavors foreshadowed by the nose, still good acidity to carry the wine another ten years or so; finishes with a lengthy Napa terroir. Very satisfying to have held it this long!
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Still dark burgundy at the core; very faint bricking at the edge. The nose is concentrated and syrupy, with notes of dark cherries and ripe bananas. On the palate, the wine is full and rich, but not distinctively port-like; one can almost separate out the added spirits from the underlying port wine. The finish is very warm, with some syrupy fruit that remains on the palate.
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Deep garnet, with nose of blackberries and raspberries tinged by a little spice (cinnamon; allspice). On the palate, fresh berries and a little tannin; color is slightly obscured with minute particles that remain at the bottom of the glass. Finish is likewise -- berries and soft tannins.
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1978 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon
12/31/2022 - ashaley Likes this wine: 96 Points
A standout, even at 45 years (impeccably cellared). Deep plum-purple throughout, with no bricking. Strong, cedary-briary elements in the bouquet with an undercurrent of ripe, dark fruit. Completely smooth on the palate, with all the flavors foreshadowed by the nose, still good acidity to carry the wine another ten years or so; finishes with a lengthy Napa terroir. Very satisfying to have held it this long!
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1977 Dow Porto Vintage
8/19/2022 - ashaley Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still dark burgundy at the core; very faint bricking at the edge. The nose is concentrated and syrupy, with notes of dark cherries and ripe bananas. On the palate, the wine is full and rich, but not distinctively port-like; one can almost separate out the added spirits from the underlying port wine. The finish is very warm, with some syrupy fruit that remains on the palate.
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2005 Rex Hill Pinot Noir Reserve
12/23/2021 - ashaley Likes this wine: 93 Points
Deep garnet, with nose of blackberries and raspberries tinged by a little spice (cinnamon; allspice). On the palate, fresh berries and a little tannin; color is slightly obscured with minute particles that remain at the bottom of the glass. Finish is likewise -- berries and soft tannins.
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