Surprisingly youthful, and absolutely drinkable. The tannins have softened quite a bit with time, making the fruit the dominant feature. Very popular with the dinner guests.
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Very dark and rich purple in color. Slight showing of age but still vibrant. A full, bosomy nose of cassis, creamy oak, and a hint of rubber or leather. The palate matches the nose. Medium-full body and lush from entry to finish. An excellent food wine giving Napa character without the pretense. Still good and should last if cared for properly, but not likely to develop much more so drink now until 2012 or so.
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3/19/2022 - J P Likes this wine:
Excellent
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10/25/2020 - MateusPetrus Likes this wine: 90 Points
Surprisingly youthful, and absolutely drinkable. The tannins have softened quite a bit with time, making the fruit the dominant feature. Very popular with the dinner guests.
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1/14/2012 - mprachar wrote: 89 Points
Needs 1+ hours to open up at this age, then it loosens up nicely.
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6/22/2011 - herberto wrote: 83 Points
A nice violet nose, but sweet and corse at this point.
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9/29/2010 - iByron wrote: 88 Points
Very dark and rich purple in color. Slight showing of age but still vibrant. A full, bosomy nose of cassis, creamy oak, and a hint of rubber or leather. The palate matches the nose. Medium-full body and lush from entry to finish. An excellent food wine giving Napa character without the pretense. Still good and should last if cared for properly, but not likely to develop much more so drink now until 2012 or so.
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