Opened a bottle of this wine at a dinner party with friends. Dark plumb color, flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, graphite, cassis, some sediment - I will filter next time; a typical stags leap cab. My only regret is that the bottle was open for only about 1/2 hour before drinking; however, I had saved a few onces in a glass at room temp overnight, and in the morning it was delicious; still deep fruit, less alcohol, and an almost vanilla creme finish. Looking forward to my next bottle.
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Opened and decanted for 30 minutes. Initial almost floral nose that graduated to a more subtle full bodied earthy nose. Flavors of lavender and plum revealed the Cabernet Franc. Nice wine, holding up after 2 hours, alcohol present, still enjoying it. Time is on the side of this wine ... we will revisit in a year.
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2006 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
11/22/2014 - JimmyVine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened a bottle of this wine at a dinner party with friends. Dark plumb color, flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, graphite, cassis, some sediment - I will filter next time; a typical stags leap cab. My only regret is that the bottle was open for only about 1/2 hour before drinking; however, I had saved a few onces in a glass at room temp overnight, and in the morning it was delicious; still deep fruit, less alcohol, and an almost vanilla creme finish. Looking forward to my next bottle.
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2005 Château la Bienfaisance
8/1/2014 - JimmyVine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened and decanted for 30 minutes. Initial almost floral nose that graduated to a more subtle full bodied earthy nose. Flavors of lavender and plum revealed the Cabernet Franc. Nice wine, holding up after 2 hours, alcohol present, still enjoying it. Time is on the side of this wine ... we will revisit in a year.
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2009 Château Branaire-Ducru
1/11/2014 - JimmyVine Likes this wine:
Opened a bottle with Bobbi, Enjoyed. Needs more time.
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