2006 Vineyard 7 & 8 Cabernet Sauvignon 7

Community Tasting Notes (28) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  10/7/2017 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 86 Points

  Well into decline almost missing the 06’s drinking window completely. Texturally a mess with the mouthfeel of tomato soup. Palate wise devoid of freshness and all secondary. Exposed alcohol, baked fruit, menthol, old leather, and an unfortunate fermenting note.

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  3/5/2017 - D3S Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Consistent with my prior note and the last few reviews, past it's prime with almost no fruit, disappointing nose and finish, I would drink soon. I do not believe it will get better with age.

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  1/10/2016 - stconner wrote: 88 Points

  Nose is fragrant. Smells resemble a wine transitioning to a mature cab with not as much fruit snacks n the nose. Decanted it and drank over 4 hours. This wine is no longer showing much of its mountain fruit. Resembles a more mature "valley" wine at this point. The finish is very short and disappointing. I don't see any reason to hold off on drinking this wine at this point.

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  10/24/2015 - StainedGlass wrote: 90 Points

  Cellared from release, this was even better than the last bottle a couple of years ago. Subdued tannins, blackberry and cassis. It's a good example of a full bodied Napa cab that avoids crossing into the over extracted fruit bomb territory. Drink now.

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  10/4/2015 - D3S Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Consistent with other notes. Good wine with some nice fruit. It was better on second day.

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