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Red
1998 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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BordeauxBoy wrote: 92 points
October 9, 2019 - Also tasted at winery (Silvia was great) and it was so good, I bought a couple more. '98 generally turning out to be better than originally thought from a lot of long lived wines. Quite bordeaux like in many ways with some nice aged flavors and well integrated tannins. I'd say it will have another year or two but now more.
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VinoViking Likes this wine: 92 points
May 11, 2019 - Purchased after a visit to winery for vertical tastings. This was really interesting and good. The age added a lot for us. Medium garnet with a brownish hue. Unique floral aromas, with a hint of earthy herbal tones - the most distinctive feature of this wine. Dark berry flavors with little to no tannins. Smooth and nice. This was fun to taste, but likely has faded from its peak. Probably smart to drink now.
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M4 Does not like this wine: 86 points
December 31, 2017 - No fruit, just skunky herbal
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eschaefer Does not like this wine: 86 points
May 7, 2016 - Was excited to try this, but alas, it was waning. Too bad. I love Altamura and Frank's wine are usually spectacular, but at 18 years this one was a disappointment. Upon opening the nose was off, not vinegar, but more vegetal. We decanted, waited an hour, it improved but it was just drinkable at best. I am not sure what Wooden Valley looks like in terms of aging, but this wine was on its way out. i have some other old Altamura so i will be trying them soon.
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EvanRose Likes this wine: 95 points
February 19, 2012 - Ruby red in color with a mouth watering nose. Smooth long finish, a hint of chocolate, subtle fruit. I'm just sorry this was my last one!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Altamura
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 000002728353
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 204 (61%)
- Consumed 130 (39%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
50% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerAltamura
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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