The fruit is a bit sweet - red currant/cherry. Smooth mouthfeel with nice oak adding secondary flavors. Completely integrated medium acid/tannins. I would drink sooner rather than later but no huge rush.
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Decent wine. Red/black cherry with a creamy texture and notes of bittersweet chocolate, dried herbs, oak, and subtle licorice and leather. Nice acidity, smooth tannins, long finish.
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Now almost two years since I drank my previous bottle. Still youthful - same deep ruby color as before. Not modest on the nose - black fruit balanced with the classic secondary oak aromas. These follow through on the palate. Full silky smooth body, medium acidity and integrated medium tannins. I love this wine. Sadly, my last bottle (of this vintage). Outstanding.
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Sheila's (waitinginmanassas) summary is spot on. On pop and pour, the aroma leaps from the bottle. Decanted for an hour but ready to go even earlier. Cassis, red fruit and some spice in a lush, deep package that screams Napa Cab.
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From the wonderfully aromatic nose, to the velvety feel, to the perfectly integrated taste, this wine was wonderful. It was a perfect wine to celebrate the 12th anniversary of very good friends. I'm sorry I'm down to only one bottle left in my cellar.
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11/12/2018 - David_T wrote: 91 Points
The fruit is a bit sweet - red currant/cherry. Smooth mouthfeel with nice oak adding secondary flavors. Completely integrated medium acid/tannins. I would drink sooner rather than later but no huge rush.
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10/7/2018 - brianofthevine wrote: 91 Points
Decent wine. Red/black cherry with a creamy texture and notes of bittersweet chocolate, dried herbs, oak, and subtle licorice and leather. Nice acidity, smooth tannins, long finish.
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5/17/2015 - Julius. Likes this wine:
Now almost two years since I drank my previous bottle. Still youthful - same deep ruby color as before. Not modest on the nose - black fruit balanced with the classic secondary oak aromas. These follow through on the palate. Full silky smooth body, medium acidity and integrated medium tannins. I love this wine. Sadly, my last bottle (of this vintage). Outstanding.
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1/11/2015 - PSUSteve Likes this wine: 93 Points
Sheila's (waitinginmanassas) summary is spot on. On pop and pour, the aroma leaps from the bottle. Decanted for an hour but ready to go even earlier. Cassis, red fruit and some spice in a lush, deep package that screams Napa Cab.
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11/30/2014 - WaitinginManassas Likes this wine: 93 Points
From the wonderfully aromatic nose, to the velvety feel, to the perfectly integrated taste, this wine was wonderful. It was a perfect wine to celebrate the 12th anniversary of very good friends. I'm sorry I'm down to only one bottle left in my cellar.
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