Showing its age a bit, but still an excellent cabernet, especially with a steak. Good fruit, not as bold due to age, but a nice finish including some Rutherford Dust. I poured a little through an aerator to test, better so I then poured straight into a decanter and let sit for an hour or so.
From magnum. Generally well balanced but not quite as good as the last one. Felt a little hot and congested - might have been stored inappropriately. On the 2nd day this faded a bit.
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A beautifully crafted bottle of reserve Cabernet that was shared at a New Years party. It went well with the food. The usual Rutherford dust on the long finish. This was a great bottle on the nose and the palate. Sadly, it was the lone one I purchased. Drink now as it is in the perfect drinking window.
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Remarkably youthful for twelve years. Dark ruby and opaque, still all black fruits. Balanced, nuanced, classy, and focused. Perfect accompaniment with a grilled, juicy steak. I’m not a big fan of Flora Springs in general, but the high end Cabernet is outstanding! No hurry on this, it’s should last for many years.
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Very appealing wine - has a bit of everything really and nothing awry. Open, gentle, sumptuous and attractive. Maybe just missing a bit of dryness and heft but very nice and drinking well at this age.
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4/26/2020 - Moorsie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Showing its age a bit, but still an excellent cabernet, especially with a steak. Good fruit, not as bold due to age, but a nice finish including some Rutherford Dust. I poured a little through an aerator to test, better so I then poured straight into a decanter and let sit for an hour or so.
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6/30/2019 - John McCabe wrote: 92 Points
From magnum. Generally well balanced but not quite as good as the last one. Felt a little hot and congested - might have been stored inappropriately. On the 2nd day this faded a bit.
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12/31/2018 - travelme Likes this wine: 95 Points
A beautifully crafted bottle of reserve Cabernet that was shared at a New Years party. It went well with the food. The usual Rutherford dust on the long finish. This was a great bottle on the nose and the palate. Sadly, it was the lone one I purchased. Drink now as it is in the perfect drinking window.
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11/18/2017 - wmccone54 wrote: 95 Points
Remarkably youthful for twelve years. Dark ruby and opaque, still all black fruits. Balanced, nuanced, classy, and focused. Perfect accompaniment with a grilled, juicy steak. I’m not a big fan of Flora Springs in general, but the high end Cabernet is outstanding! No hurry on this, it’s should last for many years.
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8/22/2017 - John McCabe wrote: 94 Points
Very appealing wine - has a bit of everything really and nothing awry. Open, gentle, sumptuous and attractive. Maybe just missing a bit of dryness and heft but very nice and drinking well at this age.
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