July 7, 2015 - sadly corked.
March 15, 2011 - while this was not defective, it certainly was vile. Vegetal on the nose and throughout the whole experience. Bummer because there seemed to be good fruit levels.
January 12, 2010 - A bit bummed...not too surprised
December 24, 2006 - Slightly odd pruney aroma that carried through on the palate. Still some fruit and nice enough to drink, but nothing like the modern HSSs.
September 22, 2006 - RED BROWN ON THE EDGE. LEATHER, MINT, AND BLACKBERRY IN THE NOSE WITH A FLAVOR TO MATCH WITH BLACKBERRIES, BLACK CHERRIES, AND MINT. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
September 3, 2005 - I bought this wine about five years ago from a reliable local retailer, but I have no idea how the wine was stored prior to that. The bottle appeared to be in pristine condition, but it was obvious upon tasting that it had suffered from poor storage at some point. Still enjoyable, especially on the nose, but there was a strong stewed/pruney element to it that detracted. Not much structure or balance.
August 1, 2005 - Bricking at the edges. Big nose of leather and sweet red fruits, with concentration of fruit in the mouth to match. Went sharply down hill, however, after only an hour. Pruney and hot. Drink up. 50+5+12+15+6=88.
October 14, 1999 - Older Cabs, etc in NYC (NYC): Dark red in color. Only the slightest hint of lightening on the rim. Subtle aromas of leather and dry ripe fruit. Cassis, cedar and herbs;, totally resolved tannins. Very nice. Only a medium finish.