Exceeded expectations! Gorgeous, plush - just what you thought a great ‘97 Napa Cab from a great producer should taste like. Wish I had more, but this empty etched bottle will go on my Rack of Fame for sure.
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Good wine but not outstanding. Maybe an unlucky bottle but certainly left something to be desired and was outperformed by a 750ml 1996 Dominus. Surprisingly closed aromatics with fig, prune, cedar, bark, green olive, tea and stems. Fairly green on the palate as well with a bit of red fruit hanging around and a pleasant mouthfeel of aged Napa earth. Etched 1L bottle.
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G7 (Jeff): From a rare etched 1L bottle (433 produced). I liked this more than others. Earthy dark blackberry fruit nose. A bit monolithic. Strong finish.
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8/17/2023 - mick978@gmail.com Likes this wine: 96 Points
Superb. Drinking exceptionally
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8/21/2021 - kmforster Likes this wine: 95 Points
Exceeded expectations! Gorgeous, plush - just what you thought a great ‘97 Napa Cab from a great producer should taste like. Wish I had more, but this empty etched bottle will go on my Rack of Fame for sure.
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9/7/2015 - The Vines That Bind Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good wine but not outstanding. Maybe an unlucky bottle but certainly left something to be desired and was outperformed by a 750ml 1996 Dominus. Surprisingly closed aromatics with fig, prune, cedar, bark, green olive, tea and stems. Fairly green on the palate as well with a bit of red fruit hanging around and a pleasant mouthfeel of aged Napa earth. Etched 1L bottle.
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11/27/2006 - kstoddard wrote: 93 Points
G7 (Jeff): From a rare etched 1L bottle (433 produced). I liked this more than others. Earthy dark blackberry fruit nose. A bit monolithic. Strong finish.
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