I was surprised how well this wine held up. Very enjoyable. The cork was soft, so beware.
The wine looks ruby colored, no sediment in the bottle. It smells of gooseberry and red currant. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture and low acidity.
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A well structured wine in a slightly difficult vintage that is holding up surprisingly well 12 years on. Fairly dark colour, leads to notes of toasted oak, stewed fruit amid some medium tannins. Finish is fairly long, with minimal acidity. I am surprised no one has reviewed this wine since 2012, I will bet it's gotten better and at this point I'd assess this as a five year wine. The producer doesn't always get the credit he deserves, as I think these wines are more age worthy than people (and critics) generally acknowledge.
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Beautiful deep cherry color. Black fruit - blueberry, blackberry, dark cherry - on the nose. Hint of menthol. Bold flavor, though somewhat short on the finish. Very drinkable now; would be interesting to try again in a couple of years to compare.
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Nice california cab - had at party with 7 other reds - it finished in popularity in the middle - probably 5th place. Nice color and body - pleasant to drink - went well with the tenderloin -ready to be drunk
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1/13/2016 - NorCal1849 Likes this wine: 90 Points
I was surprised how well this wine held up. Very enjoyable. The cork was soft, so beware.
The wine looks ruby colored, no sediment in the bottle. It smells of gooseberry and red currant. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture and low acidity.
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3/6/2015 - hrazdiiv Likes this wine: 91 Points
A well structured wine in a slightly difficult vintage that is holding up surprisingly well 12 years on. Fairly dark colour, leads to notes of toasted oak, stewed fruit amid some medium tannins. Finish is fairly long, with minimal acidity. I am surprised no one has reviewed this wine since 2012, I will bet it's gotten better and at this point I'd assess this as a five year wine. The producer doesn't always get the credit he deserves, as I think these wines are more age worthy than people (and critics) generally acknowledge.
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6/17/2012 - nick&nora Likes this wine:
Beautiful deep cherry color. Black fruit - blueberry, blackberry, dark cherry - on the nose. Hint of menthol. Bold flavor, though somewhat short on the finish. Very drinkable now; would be interesting to try again in a couple of years to compare.
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4/19/2011 - RSK wrote: 90 Points
It's taken on some earthy qualities, while still ripe. Purchased on a trip to Napa a few years ago. A nice surprise.
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4/11/2011 - Zinlady wrote: 89 Points
Nice california cab - had at party with 7 other reds - it finished in popularity in the middle - probably 5th place. Nice color and body - pleasant to drink - went well with the tenderloin -ready to be drunk
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