Really starting to find its stride. I thought a year ago that this one was still a bit astringent but I think the year has done this one well. Nose of red licorice, brambleberry pie, herbs, wildflowers, and the palate mimics the nose. This has a medium+ body, a hint of walnut on the finish. Tannin has started to integrate and resolve itself on the finish with a walnut kind of mouthfeel on the back end. This wine honestly could still hold another 3-5 years, and I think what will happen during that time is the tannin will definitely soften and round out even more. Really nice wine in a very good spot and definitely one that is really ready to go with minimal decant.
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PnP 1/13/22. A little closed at the outset on day 1. Much better on 1/15 (didn’t try any 1/14). I agree with other statements on it being different than other GM7, likely due to the vintage overall. I respectfully disagree with the tasting window. Based on this bottle, should last to 2024+ with ease.
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Not much has really changed since November 2019 with exception to the finish which is less astringent and more rhubarb and red fruit cola. Really a nice 92-93 pointer and definitely a different GM7 from other years on both sides. But this 11 was made with incredible structure from great fruit therefore this one will certainly hold another 10 years or so. I have actually managed to not freak out and drink these 11s too fast so I still have one left. Going to try to make it a couple of years before revisiting.
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10/29/2023 - mflesh wrote:
Really starting to find its stride. I thought a year ago that this one was still a bit astringent but I think the year has done this one well. Nose of red licorice, brambleberry pie, herbs, wildflowers, and the palate mimics the nose. This has a medium+ body, a hint of walnut on the finish. Tannin has started to integrate and resolve itself on the finish with a walnut kind of mouthfeel on the back end. This wine honestly could still hold another 3-5 years, and I think what will happen during that time is the tannin will definitely soften and round out even more. Really nice wine in a very good spot and definitely one that is really ready to go with minimal decant.
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1/13/2022 - bsbrown05 Likes this wine: 94 Points
PnP 1/13/22. A little closed at the outset on day 1. Much better on 1/15 (didn’t try any 1/14). I agree with other statements on it being different than other GM7, likely due to the vintage overall. I respectfully disagree with the tasting window. Based on this bottle, should last to 2024+ with ease.
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2/3/2021 - jswine15 Likes this wine: 92 Points
not as full bodied as I was expecting although probably pretty good for 2011
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4/19/2020 - mflesh wrote:
Not much has really changed since November 2019 with exception to the finish which is less astringent and more rhubarb and red fruit cola. Really a nice 92-93 pointer and definitely a different GM7 from other years on both sides. But this 11 was made with incredible structure from great fruit therefore this one will certainly hold another 10 years or so. I have actually managed to not freak out and drink these 11s too fast so I still have one left. Going to try to make it a couple of years before revisiting.
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2/15/2020 - dk563 wrote: 89 Points
Good california cab. Pretty well integrated with lots of big dark fruit and licorice but just not really my cup of tea.
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