Wow. Spectacular. Every note from 2017 on had it right. It’s flirting with perfection, and has a few years to go at peak. Nose reminds me of a Cheval Blanc on steroids. Fascinating to see how years 1-10 it was languishing, then rounded the corner and cranked up the supercharger. Goes to show that well made wine generally needs 12+ years to show its true self.
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Just like Jimmy Durante, What a Nose! This is tasting great and still has the dark inky purple edge on it's robes, Inka Dinka Doo. Cassis, dark stone fruit, blackberry and hint of leather this is a great tasting wine. My last '05 and true delight. Probably a least a few more years before is begins to roll over. I can hear Jimmy now, Whaaataa Wine, Ha cha cha cha cha!
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In a perfect drinking window. I agree with most of the notes posted here Cassis liqueur, anise, cloves, vanilla extract, raspberry syrup, blueberry pie filling, and a streak of minerality. Has the structure to maintain this level for 5-7 years for sure. At the great point where the wine still showing fruit vibrancy and secondary characteristics. Just delish!
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3/14/2024 - 67Riche Likes this wine: 97 Points
Wow. Spectacular. Every note from 2017 on had it right. It’s flirting with perfection, and has a few years to go at peak. Nose reminds me of a Cheval Blanc on steroids. Fascinating to see how years 1-10 it was languishing, then rounded the corner and cranked up the supercharger. Goes to show that well made wine generally needs 12+ years to show its true self.
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12/5/2020 - WineCPA wrote: 96 Points
Aged beautifully. Still going strong moderate tannins. Gobs of dark fruit. Blackberry, cassis, graphite, and leather. Long finish. Drink now-2025.
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8/1/2020 - Vitis Maximus Likes this wine: 95 Points
Just like Jimmy Durante, What a Nose! This is tasting great and still has the dark inky purple edge on it's robes, Inka Dinka Doo. Cassis, dark stone fruit, blackberry and hint of leather this is a great tasting wine. My last '05 and true delight. Probably a least a few more years before is begins to roll over. I can hear Jimmy now, Whaaataa Wine, Ha cha cha cha cha!
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6/29/2019 - bubbachumps wrote: 95 Points
In a perfect drinking window. I agree with most of the notes posted here Cassis liqueur, anise, cloves, vanilla extract, raspberry syrup, blueberry pie filling, and a streak of minerality. Has the structure to maintain this level for 5-7 years for sure. At the great point where the wine still showing fruit vibrancy and secondary characteristics. Just delish!
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5/10/2018 - xboomer wrote: 95 Points
Very impressive Cabernet.
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