Two years later - PnP... Same presentation. Mixed nose, big and bold pallete of dark fruit (plum, blackberry, and vanilla), dry, rich and earthy. (Hearty) Nice smooth finish with well-balanced acidity and tannins. After PnP, chilled and this opened up and 2nd glass got even better. Enjoyed for dessert after hot-honey Chilean Sea Bass with fried plantains. This may get better but this vintage is likely peaking in 2024-25. (4-12-17-8)
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Wow, lots of fruit here, big wine! Full bodied nicely made, long finish. This is really good, a bit sweet perhaps but undeniably delicious, everyone lived this one. Worth seeking out and better than many Napa Cabs in this range.
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Young in the drink window. Dark garnet color and translucent. Legs are misleading to any sweetness or high alcohol. Big and bold, dark fruit (slightly ripe plum, blackberry), dry, rich and earthy. Nice smooth finish to spite some acidity and medium tannins. At this point, I recommend chilling and 60-minute decant vs. pop & pour. It really opened up and was complimented by various cheddar blends (black truffle, caramelized onion, mustard & ale, and sage derby). This should be really nice in 2-3 years. (4-12-17-8)
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1/5/2024 - 5039000 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Two years later - PnP...
Same presentation.
Mixed nose, big and bold pallete of dark fruit (plum, blackberry, and vanilla), dry, rich and earthy. (Hearty)
Nice smooth finish with well-balanced acidity and tannins. After PnP, chilled and this opened up and 2nd glass got even better.
Enjoyed for dessert after hot-honey Chilean Sea Bass with fried plantains.
This may get better but this vintage is likely peaking in 2024-25.
(4-12-17-8)
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4/11/2022 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking well now and likely to improve from here for the next few years.
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2/7/2021 - Joelene Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow, lots of fruit here, big wine! Full bodied nicely made, long finish. This is really good, a bit sweet perhaps but undeniably delicious, everyone lived this one. Worth seeking out and better than many Napa Cabs in this range.
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1/18/2021 - Zhyve Belarus wrote: 91 Points
The nose is ripe sour cherry. The entry is dark berries. The (very long) finish is pure raspberry jam.
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12/11/2020 - 5039000 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Young in the drink window. Dark garnet color and translucent. Legs are misleading to any sweetness or high alcohol. Big and bold, dark fruit (slightly ripe plum, blackberry), dry, rich and earthy. Nice smooth finish to spite some acidity and medium tannins. At this point, I recommend chilling and 60-minute decant vs. pop & pour. It really opened up and was complimented by various cheddar blends (black truffle, caramelized onion, mustard & ale, and sage derby). This should be really nice in 2-3 years. (4-12-17-8)
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