I check in with California wines every few years, but I still don't get it. This one is big, extracted, monolithic, and clumsy. Pie-in-the-face chocolate and vanilla sort of wine. About as subtle as an atom bomb. I liked the (fitting) hammer of Thor-like bottle.
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Weak nose. Medium fruit. Long pleasant finish. I was expecting more based on other vintages I've had. Can't wait to try another bottle with a little more decant. I only let it sit for 5 mins and drank in an hour. Couldn't wait.
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5/22/2023 - B&PBaker Likes this wine: 94 Points
Just wonderful. Pleasant nose. Beautiful subdued fruit in the middle and smooth, long finish. Great stuff.
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4/28/2023 - Ricky99 Likes this wine: 91 Points
well made but just too much for a Bordeaux blend.. its big and juicy which many will love but, for me its OTT
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1/30/2023 - Neurowine1 Does not like this wine:
I check in with California wines every few years, but I still don't get it. This one is big, extracted, monolithic, and clumsy. Pie-in-the-face chocolate and vanilla sort of wine. About as subtle as an atom bomb. I liked the (fitting) hammer of Thor-like bottle.
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12/11/2022 - B&PBaker Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful Big Bordeaux from Napa! Loved it. Much better than the last. Big nose, beautiful fruit, nice long finish.
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11/26/2022 - B&PBaker Likes this wine: 91 Points
Weak nose. Medium fruit. Long pleasant finish. I was expecting more based on other vintages I've had. Can't wait to try another bottle with a little more decant. I only let it sit for 5 mins and drank in an hour. Couldn't wait.
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