Deep inky purple in color. Poured through Vinturi into a decanter. It needed time to integrate because first taste from the bottle had it a little sharp. Tasted it over a little time initially and then waited about four hours before tasting again. Nice nose of dark fruit that smelled forest like. Typical Rutherford cab with some dusty tannin structure. A pleasant wine on the palate that was above average. This fruit was sourced partially from Rutherford. My only complaint might have been what a previous poster indicated a slightly short finish but I thought all in all it presented great value for what I paid (under $20). I would recommend it to others but I would drink them soon if you have some.
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Open That Bottle Night - Nose: cassis, blackberry, forest, plum, date, soy, and sesame. Palate: blackberry, cassis, soy, and a light amount of oak. Full-bodied, yet not heavy. Powdery tannins. Good finish. Delicious. I wish I had more! 90-91pts
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This cab is drinking really well right now. Dark color matches the nose and the palate coats the tongue with dark fruit and light oak and a lasting finish.
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1/11/2014 - travelme Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep inky purple in color. Poured through Vinturi into a decanter. It needed time to integrate because first taste from the bottle had it a little sharp. Tasted it over a little time initially and then waited about four hours before tasting again. Nice nose of dark fruit that smelled forest like. Typical Rutherford cab with some dusty tannin structure. A pleasant wine on the palate that was above average.
This fruit was sourced partially from Rutherford. My only complaint might have been what a previous poster indicated a slightly short finish but I thought all in all it presented great value for what I paid (under $20). I would recommend it to others but I would drink them soon if you have some.
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2/25/2012 - asplatt19 wrote: 90 Points
Nice. A bit weak on the finish.
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2/26/2011 - rmh66 wrote: 90 Points
Open That Bottle Night - Nose: cassis, blackberry, forest, plum, date, soy, and sesame. Palate: blackberry, cassis, soy, and a light amount of oak. Full-bodied, yet not heavy. Powdery tannins. Good finish. Delicious. I wish I had more! 90-91pts
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3/27/2010 - Jaram wrote: 91 Points
Drinking very well right now.
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12/24/2009 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 91 Points
This cab is drinking really well right now. Dark color matches the nose and the palate coats the tongue with dark fruit and light oak and a lasting finish.
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