2005 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Sonoma Mountain

Community Tasting Notes (17) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  3/6/2022 - ikkaariainen Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Still holding up quite well and this bottle more lively and definitely at not past peak, drinking prime. Tasting experience otherwise very similar to notes from 8/8/2021. Drink or hold but heavily leaning on the drink side.

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  8/8/2021 - ikkaariainen wrote: 92 Points

  At or maybe just past peak so need to drink up any holdings. Beautiful soft Sonoma cab from a great producer, tannins completely resolved and very integrated. Surprisingly floral nose with rose bud and a lighter tropical note as well - think hibiscus. Good mouth feel, moderate length, minimal oak on palate - in fact more cedar then oak right now, dark red color with bricking, fruit still well retained up front with the mid- and late palate more earthy.

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  6/18/2020 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This wine is finally in a clear window, might be at peak. Consistent with previous notes but the nose is far more perfumed and floral than I recall, bringing fresh lavender, potpourri, red roses, forest floor, wet mud, funky bell pepper, and grape hard candy. The palate is full, square with soft edges, concentrated, and balanced, bringing deep dark and blue fruit with lingering red fruit, savory herbs, chocolate mocha, pipe tobacco, old leather, and ripe strawberries into a refined, extended, and near perfect finish. Drink 2020-2024. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.

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  12/8/2018 - Republic60224 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Was very curious to see what this wine was going to drink like. Fortunately, I thought it was very solid! It tasted as a 13 year old Sonoma Cab should, so I was happy to that extent. With the age, it was very easy to drink and something I could drink all night. Tannins were wonderful, mouthfeel on point, and plenty of fruit to bring it all together. Was just missing that extra umph to make it a great wine!

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  8/4/2018 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Consistent with notes a few years ago, only smoother and more refined. Dark, opaque inky black purple color. Tons of sediment. Super potent red berry notes on the nose and palate. Good frame and balance with silky tannins on the length finish. Drink before 2024. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.

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