All and more than I was hoping for. Big, dry, well balanced and beautifully structured. Very long and memorable finish. The only disappointment will be in trying to find replacements :)
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Decant and drink immediately. There is significant bottle variation and don't know the exact cause since this wine was purchased at auction. Of the good bottles, this wine had a very aromatic nose followed by lush and intense fruit on the palate with very firm tannins to keep the acidity under control. Do not corrupt with food. Just enjoy this absolutely delicious juice.
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PnP. Very dark in the glass. Nose of sweet, candied blue and black fruit, hint of mint, dried herbs. On the palate very fruit forward with ripe, rich sweet fruit followed by a long tart, oaky, vanilla finish. Integrated tannins. Well balanced. Hides the insanely high (15.2%) alcohol well. Thoroughly modern in style and not ashamed to admit it. Delicious.
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3/14/2015 - ddgd Likes this wine: 93 Points
All and more than I was hoping for. Big, dry, well balanced and beautifully structured. Very long and memorable finish. The only disappointment will be in trying to find replacements :)
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2/17/2015 - doctorj1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very enjoyable wine. Excellent quality for the price. Smooth and emjoyable napa flavors. Wish I had more.
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12/12/2014 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 Points
Decant and drink immediately. There is significant bottle variation and don't know the exact cause since this wine was purchased at auction. Of the good bottles, this wine had a very aromatic nose followed by lush and intense fruit on the palate with very firm tannins to keep the acidity under control. Do not corrupt with food. Just enjoy this absolutely delicious juice.
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7/29/2014 - anonymoose12345 Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP. Very dark in the glass. Nose of sweet, candied blue and black fruit, hint of mint, dried herbs. On the palate very fruit forward with ripe, rich sweet fruit followed by a long tart, oaky, vanilla finish. Integrated tannins. Well balanced. Hides the insanely high (15.2%) alcohol well. Thoroughly modern in style and not ashamed to admit it. Delicious.
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8/23/2013 - KyleMittskus wrote: 90 Points
Pretty classic Napa CS. Vanilla, silky tannin, nice structure, oak, pretty fruit. Nice value at the $35 I paid.
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