A small format (375ml) that picks up speed as I indulge... A dark-deep purple gem with slight acidity...berries, plum and slight dried fruits. Probably towards the end of its good run.
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Color is almost black. Full bodied monster…reminds me of a Napa version of Amarone. Lots of fruit, complex and long but imho no soul. I like the wine but it is too saturating for my taste. Drink now, it will last for at least 5-10 years but will likely not get better
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14.8% ABV. I let it breathe for 1.5 hrs. Drank over 2. Wow. A big, thick, ripe, polished, inky cab with anise notes. As rich as it gets. The anise is a bit too much for me, though. I'll try with a meal on day 2, though. Maybe that would cut the anise.
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Among the best Cabs I have tasted. I don’t think they get much better. Dark red, full bodied, lovely aromas, rich dark fruit flavors, excellent balance of tannins and oak, long finish. Perfect with BBQ steaks. No age deterioration. It is a privilege to drink this outstanding wine.
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8/24/2022 - Larkin Likes this wine: 96 Points
A small format (375ml) that picks up speed as I indulge...
A dark-deep purple gem with slight acidity...berries, plum and slight dried fruits. Probably towards the end of its good run.
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7/8/2021 - Wine_lvr wrote: 90 Points
Color is almost black. Full bodied monster…reminds me of a Napa version of Amarone. Lots of fruit, complex and long but imho no soul. I like the wine but it is too saturating for my taste. Drink now, it will last for at least 5-10 years but will likely not get better
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3/27/2020 - Topper wrote: 94 Points
Big, rich, inky black-fruit wine. full of flavor but still slightly tight. I do think this may improve over the next couple of years.
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1/30/2020 - mdvillaverde wrote: 93 Points
14.8% ABV. I let it breathe for 1.5 hrs. Drank over 2. Wow. A big, thick, ripe, polished, inky cab with anise notes. As rich as it gets. The anise is a bit too much for me, though. I'll try with a meal on day 2, though. Maybe that would cut the anise.
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9/14/2019 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 97 Points
Among the best Cabs I have tasted. I don’t think they get much better. Dark red, full bodied, lovely aromas, rich dark fruit flavors, excellent balance of tannins and oak, long finish. Perfect with BBQ steaks. No age deterioration. It is a privilege to drink this outstanding wine.
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