I was a bit surprised by the still solid condition of this wine. Decent nose of tobacco and leather, no browning and still medium purple color. Nicely balanced dark fruit and a hint of vanilla on the palate. All in all not a bad glass of wine to have paired with braised short ribs.....
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I had a case of this wine, my first case of wine ever bought. Don't know what happened to my other tasting notes I'm sure over the years I've added them. Two hours open no decant a smooth and very enjoyable wine. End of it's life I imagine but still very nice with good fruit and no age sign in the glass
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Pretty nose of fresh strawberries and cassis--nice combo. Palate reveals a subtle intense and pure focused Cabernet with lots of red/black fruits showing up. This wine belies its age. Fruit still in control, with a hint of welcome secondaries like cedar, mushroom and graphite. Balance is near perfect with tannins fully resolved but not going anywhere soon. Long finish brings out more blacker fruits. this is really an amazing showing. A great QPR on the WB last summer. I shall keep my eyes out for more. Solid 92. Solid.
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1/4/2015 - Ajnate wrote:
I was a bit surprised by the still solid condition of this wine. Decent nose of tobacco and leather, no browning and still medium purple color. Nicely balanced dark fruit and a hint of vanilla on the palate. All in all not a bad glass of wine to have paired with braised short ribs.....
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1/5/2014 - joedv8s Likes this wine: 91 Points
I had a case of this wine, my first case of wine ever bought. Don't know what happened to my other tasting notes I'm sure over the years I've added them. Two hours open no decant a smooth and very enjoyable wine. End of it's life I imagine but still very nice with good fruit and no age sign in the glass
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11/22/2012 - Bubbapry wrote: 88 Points
Big and fruity. Drying.
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3/16/2012 - King Cab wrote: 92 Points
Pretty nose of fresh strawberries and cassis--nice combo. Palate reveals a subtle intense and pure focused Cabernet with lots of red/black fruits showing up. This wine belies its age. Fruit still in control, with a hint of welcome secondaries like cedar, mushroom and graphite. Balance is near perfect with tannins fully resolved but not going anywhere soon. Long finish brings out more blacker fruits. this is really an amazing showing. A great QPR on the WB last summer. I shall keep my eyes out for more. Solid 92. Solid.
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3/19/2009 - craigi wrote: 91 Points
Nicely balanced, w big fruit and good acid.
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