December 20, 2023 - Not great. Lost its mojo I would guess 5-7 years ago. Still drinkable. Soft and mellow plummy and soft worn leather notes.
January 30, 2023 - Given the 1998 vintage was about as lackluster as it gets for California Cabernet, this showed remarkably well while admirably representing its provenance. However, it is certainly tired at this point, and not worth holding onto if you still have any hand. Drink it up and use the empty slot to berth something more vibrant for the future.
November 18, 2022 - Relatively flat and past it’s prime. Still drinkable and decent
July 21, 2018 - NR as this came very late in the night, but remember it being easy drinking with some very nice body / fruit, really relaxed (faded purple-fruited jeans) but not so soft as to be flat... so easy to drink that it could be seen as simple but I liked it
February 13, 2017 - Drinking beautifully. Nicely fruit forward. No rush. The drinking dates are wrong.
March 19, 2016 - Super....had many old world flavors for a Napa cab....coffee, tobacco, mocha...really nice finish....wish I had more!
May 13, 2015 - Still alive...tobacco, plum, cassis, musky, barn yard aromas. Full bodied for a wine this old. Med-long finish...pleased we found this!
April 22, 2014 - Opened up nicely over a couple of days. A velvety texture with supple aromas and flavors of dark fruits.
January 14, 2014 - Past its prime. Day 1 had some funk otherwise very good. Day 2 it was a goner. If you've got 'em, open 'em!
October 14, 2013 - Still some nose but thin, little or no fruit. Acidic & little else. Mild tannins on the finish.