I remember drawing a parallel between this wine and the Lancaster Estate enjoyed alongside it (which was also a 2008). I want to give a slight edge to the Lancaster Estate for its robust body. This wine was fruit forward, lots of blackberry and fig, black licorice and a hint of plum. The middle is where the herbal side of things started to come out, but just seemed a little more unidimensional than the Lancaster. This wine was still very good, and I'd easily give it a 92. The fruit in this wine is still rather present. Zero Defects!! This bottle still has another 5 years to 10 years easy.
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1/23/2022 - GFWeaver Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent example of ZD Cabernet. Drink now.
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11/12/2021 - mats13 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Just lovely! Medium plus weight presentation of classic Cab.
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1/1/2021 - GFWeaver Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent, dependable quality. Great wine from a difficult year. Ready to drink, but good for at least 2 more years.
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4/15/2020 - miadelt wrote: 91 Points
Big, ripe, fruit forward Napa cab. Not my preferred style.
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11/11/2017 - mflesh wrote: 92 Points
I remember drawing a parallel between this wine and the Lancaster Estate enjoyed alongside it (which was also a 2008). I want to give a slight edge to the Lancaster Estate for its robust body. This wine was fruit forward, lots of blackberry and fig, black licorice and a hint of plum. The middle is where the herbal side of things started to come out, but just seemed a little more unidimensional than the Lancaster. This wine was still very good, and I'd easily give it a 92. The fruit in this wine is still rather present. Zero Defects!! This bottle still has another 5 years to 10 years easy.
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