It is not unpleasant, but the fruit is mostly gone. Forgot about this bottle and opened just to see. It is not dead, but probably had more uummph several years ago. Based on the balance that is still there I think I would have really enjoyed this 3-5 years ago. But another big red flashing light to get my 1997's napa cabs out and open them
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Medium garnet color with just a touch of brick at the edge. Nose was a bit earthy. Some plum and blackberry on the palate but this is rounding out and evidencing more terroir than fruit with an emphasis on mocha and leather. Drinking pretty well and what fun to drink side by side with the 2005 Trefethen.
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Still very good but beginning to show some age. Color starting to show a little brick around the rim. Fruit has diminished some but still very evident. Evolves into very full mocha, leather and cigar box. Well balanced tannins. Overall, really enjoyable and a great complement to tenderloin dinner. Need to drink up
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2/19/2013 - psusfca wrote: 85 Points
It is not unpleasant, but the fruit is mostly gone. Forgot about this bottle and opened just to see. It is not dead, but probably had more uummph several years ago. Based on the balance that is still there I think I would have really enjoyed this 3-5 years ago. But another big red flashing light to get my 1997's napa cabs out and open them
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12/5/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
should have been consumed 4 years ago. cork in like new condition, great fill.
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11/24/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Cork in like-new condition, color, surprisingly youthful, but, I'm afraid, this is well into its decline. Tired. 13% abv
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8/10/2012 - wconnolly wrote: 90 Points
Medium garnet color with just a touch of brick at the edge. Nose was a bit earthy. Some plum and blackberry on the palate but this is rounding out and evidencing more terroir than fruit with an emphasis on mocha and leather. Drinking pretty well and what fun to drink side by side with the 2005 Trefethen.
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9/3/2011 - wconnolly wrote: 90 Points
Still very good but beginning to show some age. Color starting to show a little brick around the rim. Fruit has diminished some but still very evident. Evolves into very full mocha, leather and cigar box. Well balanced tannins. Overall, really enjoyable and a great complement to tenderloin dinner. Need to drink up
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