1982 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 90 points

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  10/1/2019 - Baron Slick wrote:

  Still alive, showing red fruit, hibiscus tea, forest decay, and eucalyptus. It was very drinkable but a thin mouthfeel and touch of maple syrup sweetness suggests it has seen better days. No fair to give this a rating.

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  4/23/2011 - larryw wrote: 88 Points

  Lower 1/3 of cork broke up upon opening. Poured through a Vinturi aerator because it was the finest sieve in the house. Color is cherry wood/dark mahogany. Nose somewhere between port and old books. First sip was definitely over-the-hill. 30 min after decanting there is raisin, light fruit and medium tannins. Upon opening, we considered pitching but are starting to enjoy as it opens up. Past it's prime but interesting and worth drinking. Would be a good "cigar" wine.

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  4/8/2011 - mtaczak wrote: 92 Points

  brilliant clear ruby color with some bricking and a translucent rim. still totally drinkable, but definitely faded. first taste was just acid, but the next few showed some really interesting fruit and earth flavors that quickly evolved into less fruit, more earth. after 30 mins of air time in the bottle the tannins showed up in the mid palate but faded under the acid for a fairly clean finish. held up very well, i'm impressed. a few hours later, nose and finish with strong cedar aroma and flavor. actually improving with extended aeration, now at 4+ hours. if you have this and it's been well-store, decant for a while and drink up!

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