Disappointing. At first it was really stinky and acidic on the finish. After decanting it was much better but still not that special. Went well with dinner.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
This was fresher than the previous 2 bottles and just starting to develop some secondary. Mostly red cherry and plum with a dash of earth and spice. medium body, nice acidity and medium finish. Like many 1998's these are drinking great now and are a great value at current prices if you like a cooler style napa cab.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
This was still enjoyable for my palate but it was clearly on the downhill and close to its end. It had mostly mature tobacco but I did get some fleeting dark fruit. It was very smooth with no tannin, medium weight and lean from age. Overall not great, some class, worth pulling the cork.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
7/22/2021 - AlexHop Likes this wine: 94 Points
Gorgeous, rich aged Cabernet. Beautiful balanced flavors. Long finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/9/2015 - AlexHop wrote: 88 Points
Disappointing. At first it was really stinky and acidic on the finish. After decanting it was much better but still not that special. Went well with dinner.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/26/2013 - DarinC Likes this wine: 88 Points
This was fresher than the previous 2 bottles and just starting to develop some secondary. Mostly red cherry and plum with a dash of earth and spice. medium body, nice acidity and medium finish. Like many 1998's these are drinking great now and are a great value at current prices if you like a cooler style napa cab.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/28/2012 - esb wrote:
This was still enjoyable for my palate but it was clearly on the downhill and close to its end. It had mostly mature tobacco but I did get some fleeting dark fruit. It was very smooth with no tannin, medium weight and lean from age. Overall not great, some class, worth pulling the cork.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/25/2011 - jsully75 wrote:
Not good
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment