Rating this a 91 now but expect it to get much better. Stil tight. Decanted for 1.5 hours before drinking. Blackberries, chocolate, and oak nose. Great tasting wine. Not overly tannic. Clings to the roof of the mouth and lingers. Taste confirmed the nose of blackberry and chocolate. Very enjoyable but I think the best days are ahead for this one.
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Really nice Cab. Drank over two nights... surprisingly good on the first night without much air and slightly better on the second night. A bit lighter bodied than most Cabs, but great nose of blueberries and taste of cassis, a little cedar and subtle spice. This one is just barely ready to drink... and while I think it is about a 93-94 for me today, with likely potential for 94-95 over the next 5-10 years, I'm settling for a 94.
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4/28/2023 - G SQUARED Likes this wine: 94 Points
Not sure about these other ratings except to say they're wrong, haha. this is gorgeous with easily two decades left.
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10/29/2017 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not as full bodied as I expected. Still nice.
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3/17/2017 - D3S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very big, powerful wine, nice nose, fruit and balanced tannins with long finish. Paired well with bone in ribeye.
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7/23/2016 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 88 Points
Solid and balanced, a decent Napa cab, but didn't seem to match its price. OK, but not memorable.
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5/30/2014 - Billiken Likes this wine: 89 Points
Young. Needs time, but nice fruit starting to come through.
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10/13/2012 - ClubTerry wrote: 93 Points
PNP at restaurant was was soft and smooth from the outset. Open more over the course of dinner to reveal nice depth of Flavors with nice long finish.
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6/24/2012 - Chrispx wrote: 93 Points
Very nice nose intense flavors and nice integrated tannins
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4/30/2012 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
Plump, plush and ripe, with fresh, soft blackberry, vanilla, earth and a touch of licorice, this is already offered pleasure.
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12/25/2011 - StlAndy wrote: 91 Points
Rating this a 91 now but expect it to get much better. Stil tight. Decanted for 1.5 hours before drinking. Blackberries, chocolate, and oak nose. Great tasting wine. Not overly tannic. Clings to the roof of the mouth and lingers. Taste confirmed the nose of blackberry and chocolate. Very enjoyable but I think the best days are ahead for this one.
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11/5/2011 - Justin B wrote: 94 Points
Really nice Cab. Drank over two nights... surprisingly good on the first night without much air and slightly better on the second night. A bit lighter bodied than most Cabs, but great nose of blueberries and taste of cassis, a little cedar and subtle spice. This one is just barely ready to drink... and while I think it is about a 93-94 for me today, with likely potential for 94-95 over the next 5-10 years, I'm settling for a 94.
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7/25/2011 - joshwoodward wrote: 89 Points
Vanguard (Columbus, OH): Sweet, tannic, simple for the price.
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