So much fruit, and tannins so smooth. Drinking very nicely. Cork was crumbly in the middle, only the top half came out with the corkscrew, so I strained it into the decanter before tasting. Didn't need to sit and open a while, it was fantastic from the first sip. No heat, despite 15.3% AbV.
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This is a big boy. A more brooding Napa style than Sonoma, for sure. Needs at least 2 hours to calm down and show itself. Better on day 2 as it came together and showed more complexity. Pair with grilled or braised meat. Drinks like a $40 Cabernet. A steal for $20.
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Should have read my old note and more recent CT notes - initially pop & pour with pizza. It was okay but I was surprised it was not better. No night 2, under vacu-vin in cellar, similar note to 2010 and no real movement (in a negative way - the wine was better on night 2 which surprised me for an '06 Sonoma Cab). Would buy again and surprisingly decant for a few hours if drinking now. 91+
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1/5/2018 - InFrom/HF Likes this wine: 90 Points
So much fruit, and tannins so smooth. Drinking very nicely. Cork was crumbly in the middle, only the top half came out with the corkscrew, so I strained it into the decanter before tasting. Didn't need to sit and open a while, it was fantastic from the first sip. No heat, despite 15.3% AbV.
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6/22/2015 - Wicked Panda wrote: 89 Points
This is a Malbec I could love. Hints of fruit, chocolate and a nice finish.
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11/23/2012 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a big boy. A more brooding Napa style than Sonoma, for sure. Needs at least 2 hours to calm down and show itself. Better on day 2 as it came together and showed more complexity. Pair with grilled or braised meat. Drinks like a $40 Cabernet. A steal for $20.
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11/22/2012 - Dar3 wrote: 90 Points
Probably enjoyed this one more when I had it two years ago. That being said, this is a nice, fruity, mellow cab. Worth popping open.
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9/14/2012 - CWilliam wrote: 91 Points
Should have read my old note and more recent CT notes - initially pop & pour with pizza. It was okay but I was surprised it was not better. No night 2, under vacu-vin in cellar, similar note to 2010 and no real movement (in a negative way - the wine was better on night 2 which surprised me for an '06 Sonoma Cab). Would buy again and surprisingly decant for a few hours if drinking now. 91+
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