At eighteen years of age, this '97 is most likely at its peak, will not improve any further with aging, but is not showing any diminution either. It showed dark blackish garnet color, medium body, firm, a bit tight, slightly astringent the first evening upon opening, but notably, this astringency was totally gone the next evening, black berry and black cherry fruits with tones of cedar, black olives, oak, and tangy tannins on the long lingering tongue puckering finish.
Totally different wine than last bottle. This was silky, integrated and long. A lovely cab - one of the better '97s I have tasted. Leftovers held for 24 hours no problem. Maybe missing a dit in the mid-palate. (92)
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10/9/2015 - rmcnees wrote:
At eighteen years of age, this '97 is most likely at its peak, will not improve any further with aging, but is not showing any diminution either. It showed dark blackish garnet color, medium body, firm, a bit tight, slightly astringent the first evening upon opening, but notably, this astringency was totally gone the next evening, black berry and black cherry fruits with tones of cedar, black olives, oak, and tangy tannins on the long lingering tongue puckering finish.
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2/2/2010 - dbkitc wrote: 92 Points
Totally different wine than last bottle. This was silky, integrated and long. A lovely cab - one of the better '97s I have tasted. Leftovers held for 24 hours no problem. Maybe missing a dit in the mid-palate. (92)
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8/21/2009 - dbkitc wrote: 55 Points
Smelled like classic hot weather cabernet on opening and completely fell apart after 30 minutes. Disgusting…hopefully just a bad bottle. (55)
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6/30/2007 - Hillel wrote: 95 Points
Badass motherfucker.
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1/5/2006 - Hillel wrote: 95 Points
Drank in New York at March. Restaurant lame. Wine great.
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