Disjointed dark fruit, mocha, loam, vanilla. Tannins still barely present, medium finish. Minimal improvement over next couple hours, but did not hold up the next day. (Poured 1/2 into screwcap 375 ml. right after opening for the next evening.)
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Excellent with a fillet. Nice nose a bit earthy. Great deep dark color. Should have opened a few hours before drinking as it got better as the evening wore on. My sense is it may be peaking here.
Very enjoyable - thanks Jessup!
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P/decanted/returned to bottle 6 hrs prior. Very minor fine sediment. Bright ruby/purple. Intense proper cab nose. Initially somewhat tight but opened up nicely with 15 min glass time. Typical good quality CA cab, med/full flavor intensity, med body, great balance, resolved tannins, plenty of acid, long finish. Nothing off, excellent with beef steak. Gift.
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8/26/2023 - NoWineWiz wrote: 86 Points
Disjointed dark fruit, mocha, loam, vanilla. Tannins still barely present, medium finish. Minimal improvement over next couple hours, but did not hold up the next day. (Poured 1/2 into screwcap 375 ml. right after opening for the next evening.)
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5/8/2018 - garycpn wrote: 87 Points
Still drinking well. However, it has just the hint of bell pepper, but the structure is still there.
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3/28/2017 - Kent Cooper wrote: 94 Points
Awesome!
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9/30/2016 - goldenbadger wrote: 91 Points
Excellent with a fillet. Nice nose a bit earthy. Great deep dark color. Should have opened a few hours before drinking as it got better as the evening wore on. My sense is it may be peaking here.
Very enjoyable - thanks Jessup!
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1/23/2016 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 91 Points
P/decanted/returned to bottle 6 hrs prior. Very minor fine sediment. Bright ruby/purple. Intense proper cab nose. Initially somewhat tight but opened up nicely with 15 min glass time. Typical good quality CA cab, med/full flavor intensity, med body, great balance, resolved tannins, plenty of acid, long finish. Nothing off, excellent with beef steak. Gift.
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