currant, plum, & raisin aromas; nose held up well even after 11 years. on the tongue is where it shows past peak, lacking structure though not jammy. slightly bitter attack with quick fade; only left with mouth warmth & hint of raisin after a minute. if not for the disintegrating structure, score would have been low 90s; 2011 was probably last best-enjoyed year.
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Did not stand the test of time. Tanins spent and on the verge of bricking. So, the rest of the family liked it. I though it was flabby without character or complexity. I would have gone 82 but family pressure was to go higher. I see a LOT of bottles in cellars. Drink it now before you have to pour down the drain.
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12/15/2018 - Lawino7 wrote: 86 Points
Gentle nose of blue fruits & berries. Soft mouth feel but not flabby. Drink now.
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11/10/2015 - Texasgi00 wrote: 91 Points
With Vanessa and Duncan at Tra Vigna
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12/25/2013 - vinofan2 Likes this wine: 88 Points
currant, plum, & raisin aromas; nose held up well even after 11 years. on the tongue is where it shows past peak, lacking structure though not jammy. slightly bitter attack with quick fade; only left with mouth warmth & hint of raisin after a minute. if not for the disintegrating structure, score would have been low 90s; 2011 was probably last best-enjoyed year.
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3/22/2013 - Sheldog wrote: 86 Points
Did not stand the test of time. Tanins spent and on the verge of bricking. So, the rest of the family liked it. I though it was flabby without character or complexity. I would have gone 82 but family pressure was to go higher. I see a LOT of bottles in cellars. Drink it now before you have to pour down the drain.
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9/3/2012 - Texasgi00 wrote: 88 Points
Still has it body and kick! good cab from Franciscian even at this date.
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