This was a pop n pour. I will give it some time. Dark mushroom woody upfront. Could do with a decent. Still powerful strong body. Chocolate body in the dry finish.
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Slight garnet red which looks like it is starting to brick. Quite earthy and savory on the nose such as, forest floor, damp compost and mushrooms. Almost like truffles. Very light dark fruits on the palate. Definitely near the end, might be gone in a couple years because it will completely thin out. But now it has undertones of mushrooms and soft similar earthy/vegetal notes like the mushrooms. Low to moderate tannins (4.5/10) and medium bodied. Moderate finish that carries the tannins and body to the finish. Very elegant and enjoyable for an old Sonoma Cab. Drink now.
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I had one about 8 months ago and it was stellar, this one had slight seepage, not out of the top but close, I assume that's why this bottle was less impressive than the last. Opened and decanted for 30+ mins. A bit tight and not as much fruit up front on the nose, as it progressed it opened and the fruit finally seemed with the oak, fairly nice balance for a older dog. My final note is, I can't wait to see screw caps on every bottle of wine...as I'm sure this was the problem with this particular bottle.
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4/3/2016 - cab blends wrote: 90 Points
This was a pop n pour. I will give it some time. Dark mushroom woody upfront. Could do with a decent. Still powerful strong body. Chocolate body in the dry finish.
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4/3/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 91 Points
Slight garnet red which looks like it is starting to brick. Quite earthy and savory on the nose such as, forest floor, damp compost and mushrooms. Almost like truffles. Very light dark fruits on the palate. Definitely near the end, might be gone in a couple years because it will completely thin out. But now it has undertones of mushrooms and soft similar earthy/vegetal notes like the mushrooms. Low to moderate tannins (4.5/10) and medium bodied. Moderate finish that carries the tannins and body to the finish. Very elegant and enjoyable for an old Sonoma Cab. Drink now.
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11/15/2013 - wino121 wrote: 91 Points
Still drinking well, as long as the cork holds up.
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2/21/2013 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wish i had more. Well balanced with nice long finish
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2/16/2012 - wino121 wrote: 89 Points
I had one about 8 months ago and it was stellar, this one had slight seepage, not out of the top but close, I assume that's why this bottle was less impressive than the last. Opened and decanted for 30+ mins.
A bit tight and not as much fruit up front on the nose, as it progressed it opened and the fruit finally seemed with the oak, fairly nice balance for a older dog. My final note is, I can't wait to see screw caps on every bottle of wine...as I'm sure this was the problem with this particular bottle.
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