Drunk over a couple of days, on day one I thought it was a little disjointed and out of sorts. On day 2, it had come together beautifully with plenty of red fruit, good acidity and balanced tannins. Drinking perfectly right now, I don't know whether to drink my last two bottles or hold on to one for a few more years. Terrific stuff.
Had higher hopes for this. It really seems I am not a fan of the 1998 cabs. I keep trying, but I should learn it is a year I should avoid. Also, for the California cabs it seems the 98's are not aging as well either. An exception may be the Mondavi Reserve and they upper end stuff like Harlan and SE.
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3/16/2016 - ejmwine Does not like this wine:
Not enjoyable. Fruit gone.
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11/26/2011 - AEROSMITH wrote: 92 Points
I LOVE MINER CAB.FANTASTIC CAB WITH LOT OF LIFE
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10/17/2010 - goldscalpel wrote: 88 Points
Black current, liquorice, and bell pepper, Soft tannins
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8/28/2010 - Colima74 wrote: 93 Points
Drunk over a couple of days, on day one I thought it was a little disjointed and out of sorts. On day 2, it had come together beautifully with plenty of red fruit, good acidity and balanced tannins. Drinking perfectly right now, I don't know whether to drink my last two bottles or hold on to one for a few more years. Terrific stuff.
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8/29/2009 - Thralow wrote: 90 Points
Had higher hopes for this. It really seems I am not a fan of the 1998 cabs. I keep trying, but I should learn it is a year I should avoid. Also, for the California cabs it seems the 98's are not aging as well either. An exception may be the Mondavi Reserve and they upper end stuff like Harlan and SE.
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