Community Tasting Notes 14

• vitroman wrote: 84 points

  May 18, 2022 - Definitely past its prime, drinkable, but not great.

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• WineKnut wrote: 86 points

  May 6, 2022 - This bottle came off the shelf of a local Rite Aid at 50% off. 2011... I'll try not to be biased against this one.
  
  Color is black garnet and quite clear. 5
  
  Nose has so much tobacco and dust after 3 hours in the decanter with just a bit of pyrazine, olive oil, black fruit and heat. On open there was sharp pyrazine and some musty notes that blew off after an hour. 11
  
  Palate is rambunctious and scattered. Seems under ripe. Sticks and soy sauce at the front. Black fruit is muted and turns toward raspberry mid palate. Green pepper, attic dust and oregano finish. 15
  
  Overall this is a bottle from what is generally a vintage to avoid. Even avoiding bias, the wine speaks for itself. 5

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• Pat Ann Likes this wine: 93 points

  January 14, 2017 - Nose of fresh perfectly ripe berries. Deep dark burgundy color. Velvety mouth feel up front, in middle and on long finish. Fore flavors of dark sweet cherries and hardened brambles. Well integrated oak. This wine was ready to drink yet maintained youthful fruit. Tannins were refined and elegant. Went well with Dave's steaks and Gethsemani's fudge.

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• EvanRose Likes this wine: 90 points

  September 8, 2016 - Slow to open, but a true Rutherford, highly structured, restrained cab. Subtle fruit and medium finish

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• Ken332 wrote: 87 points

  May 28, 2016 - In the mid-70's, I had a colleague with a nice collection of BV's, including the 1968 and 1970 B.V. Private Reserve that were exceptional wines and for me, represented the California Cabernet benchmark. I was fortunate to acquire the 1974 and especially the 1976 but they have long been consumed. I moved on to a greater focus on Bordeaux, Rioja's, and Ribera del Duero, but always thought of the BV's with some affection and have hoped that B.V. would resurrect the quality of some of its great George Latour Pvt. Reserves. I think they have begun to do that, but of course, prices have increased dramatically and I have tried some of the lower priced B.V.'s, particularly the Rutherfords from 2009, 2008, and 2011. While certainly not as noticeable as the Private Reserves, this wine has cassis and wood on the nose and initial flavors, modest tannins and a reasonable finish and should last a few more years. I look forward trying the 2013 Rutherford based on the reviews to date.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type Red
• Producer Beaulieu Vineyard
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Rutherford
• UPC Codes 080696096426, 080696111228, 080696121227

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• In Cellars 263 (39%)
• Consumed 408 (61%)

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