I seemed to like this more than those at my end of the table. It (at least this bottle) seemed a bit tired but I found it a very nice mature Cabernet. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cassis, coffee, dust, and cherries. On the palate, this is layered and complex. It is a bit tart and the fruit has faded. Little tannins left. But a nice complexity of dried fruit, earth and dried forest floor. If you like mature Cal Cab, this is good, but I would drink sooner than later.
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One of the smoothest well balanced 100% cabs that I own. Not overly complex, but plenty of notes of bright black and red fruit balanced with slight oak, molasses, vanilla and a little floral. Smooth enough to enjoy on its own or with any non-game meat.
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8/19/2017 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 90 Points
I seemed to like this more than those at my end of the table. It (at least this bottle) seemed a bit tired but I found it a very nice mature Cabernet. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cassis, coffee, dust, and cherries. On the palate, this is layered and complex. It is a bit tart and the fruit has faded. Little tannins left. But a nice complexity of dried fruit, earth and dried forest floor. If you like mature Cal Cab, this is good, but I would drink sooner than later.
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10/29/2010 - pikemasterflash wrote: 87 Points
Not a crowd pleaser in any way. So while I agree with the "smoothness" comments of others, lacking fruit and structure. I am a seller here.
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6/6/2010 - Xfactor wrote:
strong full leathery cassis and blackberry nose and palate, full body but light, long acidic finish.
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3/2/2010 - markan wrote: 93 Points
One of the smoothest well balanced 100% cabs that I own. Not overly complex, but plenty of notes of bright black and red fruit balanced with slight oak, molasses, vanilla and a little floral. Smooth enough to enjoy on its own or with any non-game meat.
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