Pop and pour. This has aged very well in the style of a Mondavi reserve (even though this is the basic Cabernet). Lots of semi-sweet acid with secondary fruit. Surprisingly robust. I'd drink now.
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Intense cassis and vanilla driven nose, blueberry jam, creme de cassis, liquid smoke, strong oak via cedar, licorice, ink, dark spices and earth. Excellent concentration, a hint of sweetness, intense cassis driven palate impression, bright acidity, mineral and a long cassis, vanilla and cedar driven finish. This is a big scale very ripe cab still showing a good amount of oak. If you enjoy cultish mature Cab, this may represent very good QPR. If you enjoy Loire cab franc like freshness, run fast and run far.
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Dinner with Friends (Jen and Phil's - Chicago IL): A very good 1997, remaining more fresh and lively than others I have tried this year. Lots of black currant and plum starting to mature gracefully with darkly roasted coffee, dark chocolate and some clove. well balanced, good length.
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Cork failed to come out table side at Whisk n Ladle. Decanted 1/2 hour before drinking. Dark garnet in glass, no evid of bricking. Dark fruits subtle on nose. Dark fruit and earth on palate. Continued opening as the night wore on. Tannins present but soft. Nice balance. Good by itself and also good with food. Still alive and very well enjoyed tonight.
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11/5/2018 - Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pop and pour. This has aged very well in the style of a Mondavi reserve (even though this is the basic Cabernet). Lots of semi-sweet acid with secondary fruit. Surprisingly robust. I'd drink now.
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10/8/2017 - dcwino wrote: 94 Points
Intense cassis and vanilla driven nose, blueberry jam, creme de cassis, liquid smoke, strong oak via cedar, licorice, ink, dark spices and earth. Excellent concentration, a hint of sweetness, intense cassis driven palate impression, bright acidity, mineral and a long cassis, vanilla and cedar driven finish. This is a big scale very ripe cab still showing a good amount of oak. If you enjoy cultish mature Cab, this may represent very good QPR. If you enjoy Loire cab franc like freshness, run fast and run far.
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8/20/2015 - AlexHop wrote: 90 Points
Nice but a bit faded.
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10/11/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with Friends (Jen and Phil's - Chicago IL): A very good 1997, remaining more fresh and lively than others I have tried this year. Lots of black currant and plum starting to mature gracefully with darkly roasted coffee, dark chocolate and some clove. well balanced, good length.
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8/17/2013 - Whine-oh Likes this wine: 94 Points
Cork failed to come out table side at Whisk n Ladle. Decanted 1/2 hour before drinking. Dark garnet in glass, no evid of bricking. Dark fruits subtle on nose. Dark fruit and earth on palate. Continued opening as the night wore on. Tannins present but soft. Nice balance. Good by itself and also good with food. Still alive and very well enjoyed tonight.
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