Community Tasting Note
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slywka7 Likes this wine: 94 points
February 19, 2016 - Popped and poured. Opened up nicely over 20 minutes. Aromas of blackberry, violets, cherry and white chocolate. On the palate, it has flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, melted chocolate, kirsch liquor and a touch of iron. Ends with an impressive of about 25-30 seconds. It got better as it got more air. This has developed more into a classic Napa Cabernet. When I had it initially it was more Bordeaux like. Certainly not anywhere near dead as someone suggested. Parker was spot on with this one.
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TastesGoodToMe commented:
2/20/16, 7:15 AM - I agree with your assessment. I have gone through 2 cases of this vintage. One of the best QPRs of the last 10 years for California Cabernet imo. I am down to my last 3 bottles and will be sorry to see them gone. I actually find the 2011 to be a good showing for Hall as well (but 2008 was their best)
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slywka7 commented:
2/20/16, 9:12 AM - I've had every year since 2006 and the 2008 was definitely a step above. Too bad it was my last bottle. The 2011 was a successful vintage for them for sure!