I think I need to seriously re-assess just how good this producer is from a Cabernet perspective. Yes at odds with my punk rock ethos but the consistency and value really is next level. Not hard to buy current vintage or the last 20yrs (from auction) under $40; at this price this is budget YV or MR CS from any decent producer. At 18yrs this is flying; no obvoious age in the colour and very good spice and blackberry across the nose and palate. Tending to medium bodied but by no means mature. Will drink into 2026 me thinks.
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4/6/2024 - Avid Wino wrote:
Still in great shape. Blackberries, mint + cigar box, and plenty of structure. No further notes or score, drank in restaurant after tasting the ‘73.
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3/24/2024 - StewartWent wrote: 91 Points
I think I need to seriously re-assess just how good this producer is from a Cabernet perspective. Yes at odds with my punk rock ethos but the consistency and value really is next level. Not hard to buy current vintage or the last 20yrs (from auction) under $40; at this price this is budget YV or MR CS from any decent producer. At 18yrs this is flying; no obvoious age in the colour and very good spice and blackberry across the nose and palate. Tending to medium bodied but by no means mature. Will drink into 2026 me thinks.
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3/17/2024 - chbeaumont wrote: 92 Points
Brick red; soft red fruit, pastilles; cassis, plush, medium/full, supple yet good backbone; finishes with aplomb.
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1/14/2023 - anubis Likes this wine:
My last of 6. The tannin's are finally integrated. Definitely drink now.
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12/25/2022 - chbeaumont wrote: 88 Points
Very dark; monolithic, impactful; impressive, blunt, lacks real interest; pedestrian. Has scope to age. (A handful of earlier bottles better)
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