Berry, currant, cedar, and green pepper on the nose Dark currant, tar, and dark berry fruit Great fruit acid balance Lingering finish Fabulous match to grilled filet mignon with tri-mushroom cream sauce and mashed potatoes
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Finding some bottle variation so this ticks a little lower. Very much reminded me of a Bordeaux on the nose and this one was just a touch pruney like a 2003 Bordeaux. Still older Cali and have a few bottles left so be interesting how they go over next few years.
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Very nice, definitely ready to drink, close to being too late. Medium strawberry red color has become dominant in the glass and comes through early on the palate. Finish does not last very long at this point in its life. Was decanted for 2 hours, probably not necessary.
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Plum and ripe blackberry notes. Still fruit forward, not a lot of secondary notes. This finishes silky smooth- the tannins are fully integrated. The acidity is starting to fade a bit- I'd drink these up over the short term.
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1/15/2023 - KaupCava Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wish I had another few bottles !
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9/21/2021 - KaupCava Likes this wine: 94 Points
Berry, currant, cedar, and green pepper on the nose
Dark currant, tar, and dark berry fruit
Great fruit acid balance
Lingering finish
Fabulous match to grilled filet mignon with tri-mushroom cream sauce and mashed potatoes
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2/23/2020 - Mbad77 wrote: 91 Points
Finding some bottle variation so this ticks a little lower. Very much reminded me of a Bordeaux on the nose and this one was just a touch pruney like a 2003 Bordeaux. Still older Cali and have a few bottles left so be interesting how they go over next few years.
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4/21/2019 - Sugarb Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice, definitely ready to drink, close to being too late. Medium strawberry red color has become dominant in the glass and comes through early on the palate. Finish does not last very long at this point in its life. Was decanted for 2 hours, probably not necessary.
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2/23/2019 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 90 Points
Plum and ripe blackberry notes. Still fruit forward, not a lot of secondary notes. This finishes silky smooth- the tannins are fully integrated. The acidity is starting to fade a bit- I'd drink these up over the short term.
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