Dark deep berry nose, little spice. Dark inky hue. Beautiful drinking wine-- nicely structured, mellowed, silky, dark berries, spice, great with or without food. Terrific bottle.
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I also agree that it is/has peaked. Don't hold it any further--it is ready to drink. Also do not decant--pour and enjoy. Fruit is not as bold as it likely was but still very full of flavor, fruits are more plum and cherry than dark fruits but tannins are very soft.
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(John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon) #3; VaynerPAZZZ (based on QPR); COLOR-deep & dark; very pretty; NOSE-dark chocolate shavings; cherries; very bright fruit; raspberry jam; slightly over-the-top fruit bomb; TASTE-big fruit (blackberry, cherry; raspberry jam); some Oak; vanilla & cedar box; a little smokiness; smoked sausage; heavy on the palate; some dairy action; classic Napa Cab; some nice structure; some black tea on the back end; a nice balance of good New World and some Old World; good effort, but not sensational; GV-89
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11/3/2020 - JCaress wrote: 93 Points
Drinking very well. Well integrated fruit, dark berry but smooth and silky--not a bomb. Election night. May need additional.
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12/29/2018 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dark deep berry nose, little spice. Dark inky hue. Beautiful drinking wine-- nicely structured, mellowed, silky, dark berries, spice, great with or without food. Terrific bottle.
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1/2/2015 - blee357 Likes this wine:
Agree with recent comments by others (e.g. soft tannins, plum, etc). Enjoyable, but unremarkable. No need to hold any longer.
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9/26/2014 - mklasing Likes this wine: 91 Points
I also agree that it is/has peaked. Don't hold it any further--it is ready to drink. Also do not decant--pour and enjoy. Fruit is not as bold as it likely was but still very full of flavor, fruits are more plum and cherry than dark fruits but tannins are very soft.
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12/24/2013 - Craig_B Likes this wine: 91 Points
As others suggested, likely peaked mid-2013. Beginning to fade, but only slightly. Well balanced; still great nose. Nice smooth long finish.
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