This is much improved and accessible since our last tasting two years ago. Paired with a Mediterranean feast of grilled lamb, mixed cheeses, olives, pita, and asparagus. Good blue and red fruit delineation, but the punchline is its incredible concentration, acidity, drinkability, and length. This is a classic, old-school Napa Cab akin to Bordeaux St. Julien or Margaux. Drink 2024-2030. Technical score: 93. Enjoyment scoreL 93.
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Still big. Pretty tannic. Thought it might be a bit more mellow than it is. It had five hours of air an was still kicking Great wine. Built to go longer.
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PNP and consumed over two days with little change. Was struck by the "freshness" of the wine, even at 10 years old. Aromas of red and blue fruits carried over into the flavor profile while adding hints of mushroom, forest floor and pencil lead. Actually, pretty complex for an entry level cab. Balanced and resolved with sufficient structure to go a few more years. Medium length finish that was pleasing to the palate.
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3/31/2024 - schnurbie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious wine, drinking perfectly
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3/28/2024 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is much improved and accessible since our last tasting two years ago. Paired with a Mediterranean feast of grilled lamb, mixed cheeses, olives, pita, and asparagus. Good blue and red fruit delineation, but the punchline is its incredible concentration, acidity, drinkability, and length. This is a classic, old-school Napa Cab akin to Bordeaux St. Julien or Margaux. Drink 2024-2030. Technical score: 93. Enjoyment scoreL 93.
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1/26/2024 - Raywilliams420 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still big. Pretty tannic. Thought it might be a bit more mellow than it is. It had five hours of air an was still kicking Great wine. Built to go longer.
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12/1/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 Points
PNP and consumed over two days with little change. Was struck by the "freshness" of the wine, even at 10 years old. Aromas of red and blue fruits carried over into the flavor profile while adding hints of mushroom, forest floor and pencil lead. Actually, pretty complex for an entry level cab. Balanced and resolved with sufficient structure to go a few more years. Medium length finish that was pleasing to the palate.
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11/23/2023 - brennan18 wrote:
Color was good but had a very musty smell.... Maybe corked? Unfortunately my last bottle 😞
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