Dusty nose of faded big red fruit, dark ink in the glass, now a velvety elixir of cassis and kirsch on the palette. Thick and velvety with a sweet core of fruit, tannins soft and smooth, and though the vibrancy of fruits now gone, the wine is elegant and rich. Medium finish with hints off vanilla spice on the finish.
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Still drinkable, but seems to be well past it’s prime. No real fruit noticeable on the palate, mostly just an oaky woody taste. Will update if it improves tomorrow after vacuum corking tonight.
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Very dark red color. PNP, drank 1+ glass over 90 minutes. Still has some fruit, cassis and plum, but the wood seems determined to obscure things. This was better A couple years ago.
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A little woody and oaky, with a slight bite to the tannins, but otherwise a decent Napa Cab. Not as good as some previous vintages of Captain's Reserve, but not bad for the price.
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5/6/2022 - Mnawacki Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dusty nose of faded big red fruit, dark ink in the glass, now a velvety elixir of cassis and kirsch on the palette. Thick and velvety with a sweet core of fruit, tannins soft and smooth, and though the vibrancy of fruits now gone, the wine is elegant and rich. Medium finish with hints off vanilla spice on the finish.
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1/22/2018 - sonodoc wrote: 85 Points
Still drinkable, but seems to be well past it’s prime. No real fruit noticeable on the palate, mostly just an oaky woody taste. Will update if it improves tomorrow after vacuum corking tonight.
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10/21/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Very dark red color. PNP, drank 1+ glass over 90 minutes. Still has some fruit, cassis and plum, but the wood seems determined to obscure things. This was better A couple years ago.
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5/29/2016 - mydi Likes this wine: 92 Points
Just terrific.
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4/11/2016 - sonodoc wrote: 89 Points
A little woody and oaky, with a slight bite to the tannins, but otherwise a decent Napa Cab. Not as good as some previous vintages of Captain's Reserve, but not bad for the price.
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