Tough vintage that has aged nicely. Definitely a not in the big bold style which was tough in 2011 anyway. Lighter in body and opened up nicely after about an hour in the decanter.
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The color is quite deceiving as it's very dark. Very faint fruit on the nose. Body is very light, as is the flavor profile. Just not a lot there for a flagship blend. Don't expect it to improve with time.
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No flaws with this bottle, it's just very surprisingly light for a Napa cab. A mix of red cherry/currant, earth and herbs, all in balance. Medium acidity/tannins. Drinking fairly well now, should continue to do so through its 10th birthday but not sure about its long-term aging potential.
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Really disappointed in this wine. Never had any of these in the past so didn't know whether this was a flawed bottle from a bad vintage or just bad. The wine was very thin and almost water like. There was barely any fruit - and I am not talking old world style. It just tastes like very astringent with no visible fruit whatsoever.
I am not going to rate this to be fair to the producer since it could have just been a flawed bottle.
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From magnum. Restrained berry nose. Thin and astringent on the palate with hints of sweet red fruit. Finishes with an unpleasant chemical or soapy aftertaste.
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5/21/2023 - jimyeni Likes this wine: 95 Points
Tough vintage that has aged nicely. Definitely a not in the big bold style which was tough in 2011 anyway. Lighter in body and opened up nicely after about an hour in the decanter.
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5/12/2019 - GDWine wrote: 84 Points
The color is quite deceiving as it's very dark. Very faint fruit on the nose. Body is very light, as is the flavor profile. Just not a lot there for a flagship blend. Don't expect it to improve with time.
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2/22/2018 - David_T wrote: 87 Points
No flaws with this bottle, it's just very surprisingly light for a Napa cab. A mix of red cherry/currant, earth and herbs, all in balance. Medium acidity/tannins. Drinking fairly well now, should continue to do so through its 10th birthday but not sure about its long-term aging potential.
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7/21/2017 - raek Does not like this wine:
Really disappointed in this wine. Never had any of these in the past so didn't know whether this was a flawed bottle from a bad vintage or just bad. The wine was very thin and almost water like. There was barely any fruit - and I am not talking old world style. It just tastes like very astringent with no visible fruit whatsoever.
I am not going to rate this to be fair to the producer since it could have just been a flawed bottle.
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1/31/2017 - Quiet Lion Does not like this wine: 79 Points
From magnum. Restrained berry nose. Thin and astringent on the palate with hints of sweet red fruit. Finishes with an unpleasant chemical or soapy aftertaste.
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