Very surprising. We know this wine was not kept with any diligence or care but is has survived reasonably unscathed. A typical California Cabernet Sauvignon from a decade ago. The acidity remains strong and the tannins are present but the fruit has also remained. Aeration is a necessary and likely it is or nears the end of a useful life but given its history I am pleasantly surprised by this bottle.
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My first Mendocino. Dark red color in light. Almost black out of the light. Spicy and complex. I like this wine. Fruity. Tastes almost like a Zinfandel. Consumed with Petit Aguour sheep's milk cheese and "drunken goat" goat's milk Spanish cheese. At first a wee bit too heavy to be compatible with the former cheese, but very compatible with the goat's cheese. I bought the half bottle. Still good in 2006.
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1/24/2016 - gingerbreadman Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very surprising. We know this wine was not kept with any diligence or care but is has survived reasonably unscathed. A typical California Cabernet Sauvignon from a decade ago. The acidity remains strong and the tannins are present but the fruit has also remained. Aeration is a necessary and likely it is or nears the end of a useful life but given its history I am pleasantly surprised by this bottle.
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7/22/2012 - BurwoodGeo wrote: 90 Points
Full of fruit, more life to go
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8/28/2008 - speed wrote:
Full bodied, dark red, and delicious. Starting to get that aged velvety taste. Deep berry and cherry flavors.
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11/5/2006 - Ombibulous wrote: 82 Points
My first Mendocino. Dark red color in light. Almost black out of the light. Spicy and complex. I like this wine. Fruity. Tastes almost like a Zinfandel. Consumed with Petit Aguour sheep's milk cheese and "drunken goat" goat's milk Spanish cheese. At first a wee bit too heavy to be compatible with the former cheese, but very compatible with the goat's cheese. I bought the half bottle. Still good in 2006.
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12/12/2005 - Jonesey wrote: 86 Points
Very tasty. Nice fruit, very approachable, not too tannic. Good everyday drinking wine.
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