Incredible pedigree, but the experience did not match. Lack of any significant floral aroma with an almost sweet taste that absolutely improved with decant. A bit thin perhaps, and not the classic bold robust CAB one might expect that's been waiting almost 25 years for its debut! I'm not complaining, just not superb.
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Lovely old cabernet. Silky with tannins and acids integrated. Got better over the course of an hour with air, Started a bit thin and weak tasting but deepened nicely. Moderate red color. Some leather and mushroom notes. Feminine at this stage.
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Popped & poured at dinner with friends. Dusty crimson color opening with aromas of fig paste, macerated red currants, worn leather and a bit of an earthy quality- Rich said "mushroomy." Medium-bodied, with fully resolved tannins and red fruit flavors dominating the palate. Short to medium finish, tailing off just a bit too soon. 88-89 pts.
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7/7/2017 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Incredible pedigree, but the experience did not match. Lack of any significant floral aroma with an almost sweet taste that absolutely improved with decant. A bit thin perhaps, and not the classic bold robust CAB one might expect that's been waiting almost 25 years for its debut! I'm not complaining, just not superb.
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5/31/2015 - zoeldar Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Bummer - this bottle tasted tired and worn out. Hints if a lovely past, but little stuffing remains. The '97 we had along side was much better
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2/10/2013 - iamandyc wrote: 90 Points
Lovely old cabernet. Silky with tannins and acids integrated. Got better over the course of an hour with air, Started a bit thin and weak tasting but deepened nicely. Moderate red color. Some leather and mushroom notes. Feminine at this stage.
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1/19/2013 - shawnrucks wrote: 80 Points
Unfortunately, the bottle was oxidized. However, I can taste where it had potential. Bold, balanced and fruity.
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3/18/2011 - AllRed wrote: 88 Points
Popped & poured at dinner with friends. Dusty crimson color opening with aromas of fig paste, macerated red currants, worn leather and a bit of an earthy quality- Rich said "mushroomy." Medium-bodied, with fully resolved tannins and red fruit flavors dominating the palate. Short to medium finish, tailing off just a bit too soon. 88-89 pts.
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