Big Cali Cab. Well made and enjoyable but this needs 10 more years. Built for the long haul. Was nice to check in but I have confidence this will better in 2030 and beyond. Still a massive wine.
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1998 was a challenging year however Paradigm did a beautiful job on this wine. Almost 20 years later it is drinking well. Dark velvet with opulent deep flavors. Fruit still present and great finish and balanced. Edges browning slightly. Nice wine. Opened and decanted for 2 hours prior. Do not hold for much longer.
**Edit** after 24 hours it is fantastic! Great finish and opulent. Wow, open well ahead.
Rich. Opulent. Plush. Big time flavors. Deep purple color. Very well made wine. Good balance and integration at this point. Bottle purchased on our trip the winery. Very nice.
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5/26/2020 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big Cali Cab. Well made and enjoyable but this needs 10 more years. Built for the long haul. Was nice to check in but I have confidence this will better in 2030 and beyond. Still a massive wine.
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3/30/2017 - Ron6830 wrote: 91 Points
1998 was a challenging year however Paradigm did a beautiful job on this wine. Almost 20 years later it is drinking well. Dark velvet with opulent deep flavors. Fruit still present and great finish and balanced. Edges browning slightly. Nice wine. Opened and decanted for 2 hours prior. Do not hold for much longer.
**Edit** after 24 hours it is fantastic! Great finish and opulent. Wow, open well ahead.
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11/26/2015 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rich. Opulent. Plush. Big time flavors. Deep purple color. Very well made wine. Good balance and integration at this point. Bottle purchased on our trip the winery. Very nice.
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12/20/2014 - H*3 wrote: 90 Points
From 1.5L, Showed nicely especially given it's age and being from a weaker vintage. Very balanced. Enjoyed the earthiness and tobacco notes.
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7/28/2014 - rhanke wrote: 89 Points
past its prime, slight signs of oxidation (slight smell of soy)
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