Served with NY Strips, this was a pretty classic Cali Cab. It was good, and seemed on the verge of releasing a bit more depth or complexity, but it just never got there. If anything, the later night and second day pours had lost a bit. A trifle disappointing, nevertheless about a 92 showing.
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From a Magnum we gave it about an hour decant and drank over next couple hours with family celebrating a big birthday. Have never had this wine before but everyone loved it. Upon open obviously a bit tight being a mag but after the hour decant everything was singing nice dark cherry fruit some cassis and just a lovely wine and continued to deliver over the next couple hours. Wish maybe I'd bought a few more. From a magnum format I'd say it's got a some good years to go for sure.
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One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Big nose of blackberries emanated forth during decant. In the glass, wine was clear; dark bowl to rim, with a big clear halo. After resting, nose of blackberry compote, some licorice, and a hint of vanilla. But no fruit bomb. Very nice balance and the acid made it a perfect accompaniment to a buttered steak. Long, long finish. I actually think I drank this a little early, but it was very good.
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4/21/2024 - billcarey20 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good expression of a Howell Mountain Cab. Fruit forward, but not too much. Full bodied with nice tannins.
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1/14/2023 - MindMuse wrote:
Served with NY Strips, this was a pretty classic Cali Cab. It was good, and seemed on the verge of releasing a bit more depth or complexity, but it just never got there. If anything, the later night and second day pours had lost a bit. A trifle disappointing, nevertheless about a 92 showing.
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12/16/2022 - OenophilistMN Likes this wine: 94 Points
Identical profile to my note of 8-1-2022.
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9/28/2022 - redmancge Likes this wine: 92 Points
From a Magnum we gave it about an hour decant and drank over next couple hours with family celebrating a big birthday. Have never had this wine before but everyone loved it. Upon open obviously a bit tight being a mag but after the hour decant everything was singing nice dark cherry fruit some cassis and just a lovely wine and continued to deliver over the next couple hours. Wish maybe I'd bought a few more. From a magnum format I'd say it's got a some good years to go for sure.
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8/1/2022 - OenophilistMN wrote: 94 Points
One-hour decant through a screened and aerating funnel. Big nose of blackberries emanated forth during decant. In the glass, wine was clear; dark bowl to rim, with a big clear halo. After resting, nose of blackberry compote, some licorice, and a hint of vanilla. But no fruit bomb. Very nice balance and the acid made it a perfect accompaniment to a buttered steak. Long, long finish. I actually think I drank this a little early, but it was very good.
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