Got this as a gift, so I don't know too much about it. The goal of this clearly seemed to be a big oaky wine and in that aspect, it was a success, albeit in a berry compote on a 2x4 sort of way. The fruit is very deep and dark and the tannins are nicely integrated, but the oak is pretty dominant and comes across as a plank of wood, rather than a sweet vanilla note. This was also throwing a lot of sediment, so I would recommend running this through a filter.
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very good.. nice balance of fruit, spice and tannins.. definitely a "meat" wine with strong back finish.. not overwhelming but "big" enough for a good steak.....
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7/9/2021 - mattdathan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth and balanced - beautifully aged, though needs to be drunk now.
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4/27/2019 - mattdathan Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still going strong, but a little sharp around the edges
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2/22/2014 - Seafoam Manor wrote: 88 Points
Got this as a gift, so I don't know too much about it. The goal of this clearly seemed to be a big oaky wine and in that aspect, it was a success, albeit in a berry compote on a 2x4 sort of way. The fruit is very deep and dark and the tannins are nicely integrated, but the oak is pretty dominant and comes across as a plank of wood, rather than a sweet vanilla note. This was also throwing a lot of sediment, so I would recommend running this through a filter.
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2/14/2014 - Tarokun wrote: 91 Points
very good.. nice balance of fruit, spice and tannins.. definitely a "meat" wine with strong back finish.. not overwhelming but "big" enough for a good steak.....
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10/19/2013 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful cab. Very smooth with deep flavors. Nice finish. Wish I had more. Drinking very well now.
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