Last time I had this one was in 2017. It is in a much better spot now and has shed some of its baby fat/sweetness. Classic representation of a modern Cali cab and nicely balanced now that the tannins have softened and integration. While decent on PNP, really nice with a few hours of decant time, so still easily another 3-5 years without losing its verve. 95 given the QPR on this.
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Purple to the rim. Black fruits in abundance. Huge mouthfeel with drying tannins at a long finish. Good now but will improve with a couple of years. Try again in another year
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Decanted for 6 hrs. Jammy fruit that was a bit on the sweeter side, nice balance, but not overly complex. Best part is the lasting finish with some noticeable oak. Not bad, but I feel there are some stronger contenders at or below this price point.
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9/10/2022 - City Squirrel Likes this wine: 95 Points
Last time I had this one was in 2017. It is in a much better spot now and has shed some of its baby fat/sweetness. Classic representation of a modern Cali cab and nicely balanced now that the tannins have softened and integration. While decent on PNP, really nice with a few hours of decant time, so still easily another 3-5 years without losing its verve. 95 given the QPR on this.
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1/24/2020 - bobh22314 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Purple to the rim. Black fruits in abundance. Huge mouthfeel with drying tannins at a long finish. Good now but will improve with a couple of years. Try again in another year
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9/30/2019 - bobh22314 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bricking at the rim. Dark fruit up front. Full bodied with smooth tannins. Finishes long
Drinking really well now but will hold a few bottles for several years to see how it develops
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3/17/2017 - City Squirrel Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for 6 hrs. Jammy fruit that was a bit on the sweeter side, nice balance, but not overly complex. Best part is the lasting finish with some noticeable oak. Not bad, but I feel there are some stronger contenders at or below this price point.
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10/2/2016 - suzanne.h Likes this wine: 97 Points
Perfection in a glass. intense burst of berry fruit, well balanced, long finish. Jammy. Just incredible!
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