Lovely floral bouquet. Still resoundingly fresh. Hint of eucalyptus on the back. Dark fruit flavors. Predominantly blackberry, dark cherry and kirsch. Great acidity and freshness. Soft smooth tannins. Round and welcoming. Such a great wine. Fantastic!
Had this sitting for a while. Been a Barnett fan for years. The 04 is drinking about as good as it will get. Still had some fruit, nice clean finish with a touch of tobacco.
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I anticipated this wine was ready to drink now. Still some tannins. Blackberry and chocolate prevail. I actually think this wine can wait. I will open my next bottle in 2015.
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Aerated into a decanter and let it sit for 30 minutes. Early on it was thin on the palate. After two hours in the decanter it began to build a beautifully balanced cab with ripe fruit and a bit of earthy tones. Good wine, but needs time.
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8/14/2021 - Tym4wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely floral bouquet. Still resoundingly fresh. Hint of eucalyptus on the back. Dark fruit flavors. Predominantly blackberry, dark cherry and kirsch. Great acidity and freshness. Soft smooth tannins. Round and welcoming. Such a great wine. Fantastic!
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7/7/2018 - Tym4wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Eucalyptus on the nose, dark fruit, pronounced dark chocolate, long finish, fantastic and delicious. Several years still to go. Wow.
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4/5/2018 - drinknick31 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had this sitting for a while. Been a Barnett fan for years. The 04 is drinking about as good as it will get. Still had some fruit, nice clean finish with a touch of tobacco.
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6/23/2013 - DLacki wrote: 89 Points
I anticipated this wine was ready to drink now. Still some tannins. Blackberry and chocolate prevail. I actually think this wine can wait. I will open my next bottle in 2015.
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3/5/2012 - cawineaux wrote: 90 Points
Aerated into a decanter and let it sit for 30 minutes. Early on it was thin on the palate. After two hours in the decanter it began to build a beautifully balanced cab with ripe fruit and a bit of earthy tones. Good wine, but needs time.
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