I wrote a note back in 2016, saying none of these bottles in my cellar would see 2018. I was wrong.
Most of my earlier note stands, with this exception - this wine is less linear and much more nuanced than it was 6 years ago. And as a result, it further establishes itself as one of the best $20 bottles of wine I've ever had.
Is it great? Iconic? No. But...great aromatics, balanced and resolved body. Yep. Nine years later under a synthetic cork. I was fairly surprised. I would push this toward 92 points, and while that surprises me as well, it is that good.
This bottle is a reminder of why we cellar wines.
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11/26/2022 - Big Ted Red Likes this wine: 88 Points
I was hoping for more from a 2013 Napa estate bottling. Medium weight, short finish, nothing special but at least identifiable Napa cab. Plastic cork.
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3/3/2022 - vanpe003 wrote: 92 Points
I wrote a note back in 2016, saying none of these bottles in my cellar would see 2018. I was wrong.
Most of my earlier note stands, with this exception - this wine is less linear and much more nuanced than it was 6 years ago. And as a result, it further establishes itself as one of the best $20 bottles of wine I've ever had.
Is it great? Iconic? No. But...great aromatics, balanced and resolved body. Yep. Nine years later under a synthetic cork. I was fairly surprised. I would push this toward 92 points, and while that surprises me as well, it is that good.
This bottle is a reminder of why we cellar wines.
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7/27/2020 - redz wrote: 91 Points
mellowing nicely, solid cab.
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8/6/2018 - Theamaronefan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fruit forward with dark fruit and firm tannins. Full bodied with good balance. Nice with barbecued meats.
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4/19/2018 - whinemeister Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quite pleasant. Good value for $20 from Costco.
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