April 12, 2024 - Just past peak, a bit of funk that went away after a couple hours. The tannins are nice w good acid but the overall balance tilts fruity and big. Classic Napa I guess
December 2, 2023 - Bei weitem noch nicht alt, schöner knapper Caban Style, sehr gut, aber nicht wirklich groß, dafür fehlt der letzte Druck.
November 23, 2023 - Smoothed tannins. Fruit core intact with a noticeable amount of mushroom, earthy tones and a bit of balsamic. Cork was absolutely perfect - didn’t need a Durand. Great to share and a slower drinker given the complexities in the glass. Good stuff.
October 19, 2022 - Still evolving and getting better. Acidity with silky tannins and still presenting a meaningful amount of fruit at 22 years of age. My last bottle.
July 3, 2021 - Well balanced wine with a spice yen’s to it including Clove. Super finish
December 12, 2020 - Deep purple color, some sediment in the bottle, smooth, red fruit with a hint of tannin on the tongue. Cork split in two when removing, double decant using a Vinturi, waited about two hours before drinking.
November 20, 2020 - Removed from the cellar and warmed. Cork perfect. Needed to open up - other tasters were spot on there. Wow, what an ethereal wine.....this is what I love about these vintage Napa cabs...just singing. Full bodied, purple to red....licorice, cedar, leather, dusty notes, menthol/eucalyptus, lush deep dense fruit - blues and blacks. What an amazing wine for a challenging vintage...wish I had more. Day two under vac-u-vin - a deep lagoon of flavors - humidity, vanilla, cherry - more brightness, acidity and tartness. glyceric legs. Fruit paste, tobacco notes. Just an outstanding wine. Certainly at peak - I can't imagine it getting loads better. My notes say I purchased this for $20...that is amazing.
July 20, 2020 - Consistent with previous TN. 30-45 minutes of air did this bottle wonders. Full of black licorice and herbs with still a touch of tannin packed menthol. Surprisingly fresh on the palate, but starting to brown at the rim.
April 26, 2020 - needed greater than 2 hours
need to drink now
November 3, 2019 - smooth with good fruit and subtle nose. Won't last much longer