2004 Dutch Henry Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Northfork Reserve Chafen Vineyards Hillside Estate

Community Tasting Notes (2) Median Score: 92 points

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  3/4/2012 - jfarley3 wrote: 92 Points

  Deep purple onyx color. After decanting for an hour, opens nicely with nose of cassis, dry clay, a hint of basil and dark fruit. Full body, firm tannins with plum, cedar, and dark cherry. Well balanced with a long finish. Excellent in that it is not too weak, not overbearing but just right.

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  11/30/2011 - King Cab wrote: 92 Points

  Dark and ominous in its thickness. Nose of pure black cherry cola. Palate shows a very restrained (at first) black/red fruit profile with some hints of cardamom and nutmeg. Black cherry, creme de cassis, black plum and black berries are in control with a tiny hint of strawberry--a very interesting combo. As this sits it starts be become fragrant and elegant with a wonderful light to mid-weight mouth-feel, almost belying its color. Some violets, cedar and framboise was showing through with some nice dimension and structure; this drank like a wine well above its station tonight; refined, poised, elegant, precise and focused. Long finish made this a winner. Gotta keep an eye out for more.

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