Did not take notes given this was brought to a restaurant. Started to gain secondary, earthy charachteristics and the fruit, while still in the fore-front is transitioning to more of a dried fruit profile as noted in my 8/2011 note. Still drinking well and very food friendly. 91. Would drink up in the next 1-3 years.
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Again, much better than first bottle 1.5 years ago. Pop & pour & served with pizza -More tobacco, mocha & dried fruits (blackbery / black cherry) on nose. On the palate, blackberry / black plums, and licorice. Medium body with great mouthfeel - excellent fruit / acid balance. Long finish with nice drying tannins. Sad that I only have one more bottle - note to self - buy some of the later (i.e. '07 & '08) wines - best thing about this wine is the low alchohol & food friendly nature of this wine. Excelent. 91 rating
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Similar tasting notes as prior bottle. Still drinking great. Decant for at least an hour and serve slightly chilled. Marvelous with steak tips in wine sauce.
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1/24/2013 - CWilliam wrote: 91 Points
Did not take notes given this was brought to a restaurant. Started to gain secondary, earthy charachteristics and the fruit, while still in the fore-front is transitioning to more of a dried fruit profile as noted in my 8/2011 note. Still drinking well and very food friendly. 91. Would drink up in the next 1-3 years.
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11/29/2011 - pols wrote: 90 Points
a fun wine great right out of the bottle , smooth texture & good taste
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9/12/2011 - Dar3 wrote: 91 Points
Not a typical napa cab. Drinks almost like a pinot. But very balanced and flavorful
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8/7/2011 - CWilliam wrote:
Again, much better than first bottle 1.5 years ago. Pop & pour & served with pizza -More tobacco, mocha & dried fruits (blackbery / black cherry) on nose. On the palate, blackberry / black plums, and licorice. Medium body with great mouthfeel - excellent fruit / acid balance. Long finish with nice drying tannins. Sad that I only have one more bottle - note to self - buy some of the later (i.e. '07 & '08) wines - best thing about this wine is the low alchohol & food friendly nature of this wine. Excelent. 91 rating
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3/16/2011 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Similar tasting notes as prior bottle. Still drinking great. Decant for at least an hour and serve slightly chilled. Marvelous with steak tips in wine sauce.
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