I wondered if this was over the would be hill, but it was fantastic--strong black and blue fruit with a mineral/graphite backbone a hint of tannin. More powerful fresh fruit than elegance but very enjoyable. It had a much fresher flavor than I anticipated. I would love to try it again in a few years.
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Smells and tastes as it should. Certainly not the most complex, but charming in a rustic way, especially for Napa Valley. Very good, mostly integrated oak treatment, still rippin' acid, stalwartly structured, appreciable finish. Nice wine! 91-92.
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Share with friends for New Years Eve, a real crowd pleaser. All the 10-year-old Napa cab should be, still rich and luxuriant, but beautifully softened tannins made this easy enough to drink it is in class too much with the lobster we were being served.
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12/31/2018 - Butler’s Pantry Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drink Now!!! At its prime deep dark fruit with soft layers of tobacco & leather. Incredible wine
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3/18/2017 - Vinomnivore wrote: 95 Points
I wondered if this was over the would be hill, but it was fantastic--strong black and blue fruit with a mineral/graphite backbone a hint of tannin. More powerful fresh fruit than elegance but very enjoyable. It had a much fresher flavor than I anticipated. I would love to try it again in a few years.
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2/21/2015 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
Smells and tastes as it should. Certainly not the most complex, but charming in a rustic way, especially for Napa Valley. Very good, mostly integrated oak treatment, still rippin' acid, stalwartly structured, appreciable finish. Nice wine! 91-92.
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12/31/2013 - Bluffan wrote:
Share with friends for New Years Eve, a real crowd pleaser. All the 10-year-old Napa cab should be, still rich and luxuriant, but beautifully softened tannins made this easy enough to drink it is in class too much with the lobster we were being served.
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1/21/2013 - clutj Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark red, moderate nose, good balance, rich, tannins well integrated, excellent with braised lamb shank; decanted briefly; some sediment
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