1985 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series

Community Tasting Notes (8) Median Score: 90 points

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  2/20/2022 - mattym19 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Very advanced for sure but it’s still enjoyable (to my tastes). Nose is very subtly black-fruited, velvety, dusty worn leather, cocoa powder on the finish. Palate is also just holding on to its fruit: barely-there blackberry, brambles, dry riverbed, dried figs and prunes. It’s definitely on its last legs but it does still have good acidity and persistence so (for me) it’s still quite enjoyable. Drink up!

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  2/12/2020 - Michigan Mostberg Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Showing its age, much more advanced than a previous bottle consumed within the past year. Cedar, cola and mature plum on this one, still a slight grip and a nice 20-30 second finish. Very enjoyable with filets.

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  4/9/2019 - bonnerecolte Likes this wine: 90 Points

  After about an hour in the decanter, this wine opened up very nicely with subtle fruit and lively tannins. After all these years, this California cab was as elegant and enjoyable as a Pauillac.

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  6/5/2015 - berkeleywinedog Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Amazing at 30 years old. This was a pleasure to experience.

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  2/22/2015 - berkeleywinedog Likes this wine: 92 Points

  30 years old and this wine is still alive and while there is still quite a bit of tannin, the fruit is definitely in decline.

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