The fruit and tannins are integrated nicely. Give it half an hour or an hour to aerate as there was some astringency that need to blow off. There has been more bottle variation in the 96 than any other year of Oakford I've had.
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The tannins have smoothed out and this has become a very nicely integrated cab. Black cherry and a velvety mouthfeel, with a medium finish. I don't see this improving further.
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This wine is drinking surprisingly well. The color is spot on, and the nose and taste are very pleasing. Not a huge wine by any standard. However, it's very enjoyable and probably drinking at or near its peak. Lots of cherry and a bit of chocolate, with a long and delicious finish. Enjoy!
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5/5/2013 - Barnaby33 wrote:
Fully mature and balanced. This particular bottle wasn't nearly as oaky as the last.
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2/13/2013 - Elkcims wrote: 95 Points
Very integrated, extremely enjoyable.
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8/12/2010 - Barnaby33 wrote:
The fruit and tannins are integrated nicely. Give it half an hour or an hour to aerate as there was some astringency that need to blow off. There has been more bottle variation in the 96 than any other year of Oakford I've had.
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3/21/2010 - EMTAME wrote: 91 Points
The tannins have smoothed out and this has become a very nicely integrated cab. Black cherry and a velvety mouthfeel, with a medium finish. I don't see this improving further.
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8/18/2009 - iar wrote:
This wine is drinking surprisingly well. The color is spot on, and the nose and taste are very pleasing. Not a huge wine by any standard. However, it's very enjoyable and probably drinking at or near its peak. Lots of cherry and a bit of chocolate, with a long and delicious finish. Enjoy!
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