Picked up back in the day for sub $30 and consumed 3 over the past 3+ years. Very solid (especially considering Napa prices) showing currant, mocha, blackberry with a kiss of oak. Velvety tannins, medium length. Over delivers.
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I decanted this for an hour or two, nose was muted and wine was shut down.
I corked the bottle and drank 24 hours later. Dramatically better. Full bodied, quality ripe dark fruit, cassis, velvety tannins, medium finish.
Really over delivers for the 29.99 sale price and the tough vintage.
Some mention this wine does not have longevity....Based on how long it took to come alive, perhaps it was in a transitional phase when others were trying. This still has plenty of life left. Safe holding on to these for at least another 3-5 years.
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Nice cab without breaking the bank! Fruit is not extracted but sill full plus has a nice behind the scene tobacco component. Tannins / oak is present but not all encompassing. Solid value.
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1/31/2020 - Bellissimo wrote:
Picked up back in the day for sub $30 and consumed 3 over the past 3+ years. Very solid (especially considering Napa prices) showing currant, mocha, blackberry with a kiss of oak. Velvety tannins, medium length. Over delivers.
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5/29/2018 - RBAIKIN wrote: 95 Points
fabulous earthy, currant, mint, chocolate, great smooth tannins but lots of structure, some cola, beautiful wine
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5/15/2018 - JLuch1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
I decanted this for an hour or two, nose was muted and wine was shut down.
I corked the bottle and drank 24 hours later. Dramatically better. Full bodied, quality ripe dark fruit, cassis, velvety tannins, medium finish.
Really over delivers for the 29.99 sale price and the tough vintage.
Some mention this wine does not have longevity....Based on how long it took to come alive, perhaps it was in a transitional phase when others were trying. This still has plenty of life left. Safe holding on to these for at least another 3-5 years.
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3/3/2018 - ddgd Likes this wine: 89 Points
Classic Oakville Cab. Big, bold, structured tannins and long finish. Great selection for the ~$25 price range.
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12/14/2017 - Bellissimo wrote:
Nice cab without breaking the bank! Fruit is not extracted but sill full plus has a nice behind the scene tobacco component. Tannins / oak is present but not all encompassing. Solid value.
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