Double decanted for 4 hrs, deep ruby, black cherry, chocolate with a little vanilla, med. tannins, long finish; outstanding, drink with the long decant or hold.
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Gave this an hour in the decanter, but now that I read Mark’s notes I am thinking this may have gained anew more points with additional air. Terrific nose of blueberries, cherries and violets on the nose, followed by black and red fruits on the palate. Nicely blanced by the crushed stones and fine tannins. Just a great representation of a stags leap cab. This is probably drinking at or slightly passed its peak for me
After 1.5 hours, it just got better and better. Chunky dark fruits, dark chocolate, mocha, cinnamon sticks, freshly roasted coffee, earthiness, dust, graphite and stones. Amazing mouthfeel, Lifting acidity, chewy tannins on long finish!
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This gorgeous inky purple and bright wine is at peak stage for me. Highly pronounced notes of lush n ripe blackberries, black plums, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Bold, mouth-coating silken palate adds dark chocolate, melted licorice, macerated dark fruits and cocoa powder. Nice acidity, soft chewy tannins on a long finish!! Paired with Mediterranean food and Matcha donuts!
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1/20/2024 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 97 Points
Double decanted for 4 hrs, deep ruby, black cherry, chocolate with a little vanilla, med. tannins, long finish; outstanding, drink with the long decant or hold.
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1/16/2024 - Franken Berry Likes this wine: 95 Points
Gave this an hour in the decanter, but now that I read Mark’s notes I am thinking this may have gained anew more points with additional air.
Terrific nose of blueberries, cherries and violets on the nose, followed by black and red fruits on the palate. Nicely blanced by the crushed stones and fine tannins. Just a great representation of a stags leap cab.
This is probably drinking at or slightly passed its peak for me
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5/19/2023 - Cablover1982 Likes this wine: 97 Points
After 1.5 hours, it just got better and better. Chunky dark fruits, dark chocolate, mocha, cinnamon sticks, freshly roasted coffee, earthiness, dust, graphite and stones. Amazing mouthfeel, Lifting acidity, chewy tannins on long finish!
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12/22/2022 - rehulk Likes this wine: 94 Points
great taste very smooth
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10/7/2022 - Cablover1982 Likes this wine: 97 Points
This gorgeous inky purple and bright wine is at peak stage for me. Highly pronounced notes of lush n ripe blackberries, black plums, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Bold, mouth-coating silken palate adds dark chocolate, melted licorice, macerated dark fruits and cocoa powder. Nice acidity, soft chewy tannins on a long finish!! Paired with Mediterranean food and Matcha donuts!
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