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Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 88.7 points

  • Like the 86' the bottle did not show as I had been expecting. Definitely past it's prime. Aromatic still with blackberry amidst a sherry alchol tinged waft. Initially acidic and unbalanced with very muted fruits. Let sit for an hour and it declined further with less flavor and more sourness.

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  • Bought 6b for approx 18/b (including all fees and taxes) in two mixed lots from Michael Davis auctions 23 years ago; this is #4. Decanted with normal (heavy) sediment for its age. Medium purple with a hint of amber edge; some funkiness on the nose initially, then mature cassis, bit of black cherry; good red fruit core, some old leather. Reminded me of an everyday mature Left Bank Bordeaux. Past prime but still tasty and noteworthy for its 32+ years. Bottles from 15-20 years ago were impressive as round Napa cabs with delicious fruit. By the way, the '86 sells for 150/b and the '88 for 140/b at the winery, according to Wine-searcher--glad I bought when I did. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable when considering quality, age, and price.

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  • Wow, don't judge this out of the bottle, PnP'd and fairly muted and un-expressive. After about two hours in a decanter it really opened up exhibiting a predominately dark fruit nose with macerated blueberries and red currants. The palate is so fruit driven and youthful, bright red fruits supported by a medium acid backbone with blackberry and vanilla. This was a great surprise.

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  • By Richard Jennings
    9/17/2007, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 90 points

    (Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family) Cabernet Sauvignon Jefferson Cuvée) Group's #5 (my #4) – 37 pts.; 2, 1, 2, 3 – medium red color; tangy, peppery, gravy, grilled meat, cedar nose; tangy, tart cassis, cranberry and raspberry palate; medium finish 90+ pts.

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