I have been meaning to try another from my original case purchase and had the chance last weekend. It followed on after a Double Mag of 2004 Simi Alex Val Cab as I brought t in case we ran out - which we did. This was decanted for about 1 hour and was worlds of maturity beyond the last one I tried about 1.5 years ago. It made the Simi lok like a rookie attempt at wine. Beautiful complexity in the mid palate - mature fruit up front and a finish that wouldn't quit. More special than I thought it could become, but this guy is talented and this vintage used Silver Oak selection grapes.
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12/30/2011 - Battleship wrote: 91 Points
The last of my case and popped and pored to be a really elegant cab in an old world style. One of the best QPR in my wine buying history.
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1/1/2010 - Battleship wrote: 92 Points
Still great and probably one of the best caliber of the affordable CA cab's out there.
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2/13/2009 - Battleship wrote: 92 Points
Can't say enough about the caliber of this wine. QPR out of this world! Holding its own and evolving into more refined/elegant style.
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12/4/2008 - Battleship wrote: 90 Points
Well balanced cab that is likely in its prime drinking window
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6/5/2008 - Battleship wrote: 95 Points
I have been meaning to try another from my original case purchase and had the chance last weekend. It followed on after a Double Mag of 2004 Simi Alex Val Cab as I brought t in case we ran out - which we did. This was decanted for about 1 hour and was worlds of maturity beyond the last one I tried about 1.5 years ago. It made the Simi lok like a rookie attempt at wine. Beautiful complexity in the mid palate - mature fruit up front and a finish that wouldn't quit. More special than I thought it could become, but this guy is talented and this vintage used Silver Oak selection grapes.
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