Held up remarkably well for being over 20 years old. Fruit flavors have mellowed considerably, yet after being decanted for an hour still has a subtle balance and the Cab Franc seems to be pulling through the most. Still drinkable. Probably at least 5-6 years beyond its prime but by no means a wash yet.
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Still a very tannic and forward Napa cab after all these years. Probably has at least another 5 years to go before it starts calming down. Big and robust, the blackberry, tobacco, and tannins still hit like an early wine. Settles down after a bit in the decanter but still feels young even for a 2001. The high alcohol is apparent, but it is a Napa cab. Overall a great cellar wine that still has legs.
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1999 Estancia Meritage Alexander Valley
11/7/2020 - MuirVines wrote: 80 Points
Held up remarkably well for being over 20 years old. Fruit flavors have mellowed considerably, yet after being decanted for an hour still has a subtle balance and the Cab Franc seems to be pulling through the most. Still drinkable. Probably at least 5-6 years beyond its prime but by no means a wash yet.
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2001 Hollywood & Vine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "2480" Napa Valley
3/11/2017 - MuirVines Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still a very tannic and forward Napa cab after all these years. Probably has at least another 5 years to go before it starts calming down. Big and robust, the blackberry, tobacco, and tannins still hit like an early wine. Settles down after a bit in the decanter but still feels young even for a 2001. The high alcohol is apparent, but it is a Napa cab. Overall a great cellar wine that still has legs.
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