Perhaps my lofty expectations, which were not met, make this review suspect on some level. While very drinkable, not noteworthy. Well made, but very little fruit left and a short, forgettable finish. Methinks it stayed too long on the shelf...…………..
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Decanted maybe 30 min. Nose of wood and dark fruit. Still had lots of fruit flavor, mostly red with a touch of black fruit. Not much tannin, just enough acid to keep it in line. Probably right at the edge.
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The Napa 02 vintage has always been a little too fruit driven for me, and I should have drank this 2 or 3 years earlier, as the tannins and acidity are lacking at this stage, leaving little structure. The fruit is still there and prominent and makes for an enjoyable wine, though it is bordering on being flabby. I would drink these soon, and only requires a very short decant (I just used for warming as there is little sediment).
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4/18/2020 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 85 Points
Perhaps my lofty expectations, which were not met, make this review suspect on some level. While very drinkable, not noteworthy.
Well made, but very little fruit left and a short, forgettable finish.
Methinks it stayed too long on the shelf...…………..
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9/21/2017 - Mbressack Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really love that I have 1 more bottle. This was a killer. Nice calming nose, delicious on the mouth and a beautiful finish
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2/25/2017 - Aztec94 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted maybe 30 min. Nose of wood and dark fruit. Still had lots of fruit flavor, mostly red with a touch of black fruit. Not much tannin, just enough acid to keep it in line. Probably right at the edge.
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11/25/2016 - MattB72 wrote: 92 Points
From a mag on TJ thanksgiving. Excellent
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7/3/2016 - vinole wrote: 90 Points
The Napa 02 vintage has always been a little too fruit driven for me, and I should have drank this 2 or 3 years earlier, as the tannins and acidity are lacking at this stage, leaving little structure. The fruit is still there and prominent and makes for an enjoyable wine, though it is bordering on being flabby. I would drink these soon, and only requires a very short decant (I just used for warming as there is little sediment).
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