Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, pepper, plum and black cherry. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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Red berry flavors. Medium bodied with a sweet strawberry liqueur finish. The tannins are fully integrated. An average wine which is at, or just passing peak maturity. It wouldn't be on my list of $100+ California Cabs to keep purchasing.
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Hasn't improved over time as I would have expected from Carte Blanche. Good, but, needs more depth, refinement, and finish. Given the initial high tariff, plus cellar costs, not enamored with the ROI.
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Deep dark brooding wine with lots of fruits on the nose. Very expressive and notes of berries, cocoa, even some leather. Tannins were present but not too over the top for how young this wine is currently. The only downside to this wine was it did not evolve much over the course of a meal and the evening. Enjoyable experience.
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Bright red fruits on the nose that carry into a silky mouthfeel. Medium finish. A very well made wine and was very enjoyable. Rating is lower due to it's high price making the price-to-value misaligned.
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2/3/2024 - Tym4wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
A lovely floral bouquet. Generous acidity. Smooth, rounded tannins. Dark black fruit - blackberry and cassis followed by a long finish. Lovely wine.
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6/2/2019 - jc510 wrote: 92 Points
Flavors are well integrated and balanced. Medium nose, medium bodied. Nice structure/complexity
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1/3/2018 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, pepper, plum and black cherry. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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4/17/2017 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 88 Points
Red berry flavors. Medium bodied with a sweet strawberry liqueur finish. The tannins are fully integrated. An average wine which is at, or just passing peak maturity. It wouldn't be on my list of $100+ California Cabs to keep purchasing.
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6/8/2016 - 1964vintage wrote: 90 Points
Hasn't improved over time as I would have expected from Carte Blanche. Good, but, needs more depth, refinement, and finish. Given the initial high tariff, plus cellar costs, not enamored with the ROI.
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8/9/2015 - Bcw1989 wrote: 90 Points
Deep dark brooding wine with lots of fruits on the nose. Very expressive and notes of berries, cocoa, even some leather. Tannins were present but not too over the top for how young this wine is currently. The only downside to this wine was it did not evolve much over the course of a meal and the evening. Enjoyable experience.
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10/16/2014 - Tonythefish wrote: 92 Points
Enjoyable with a lot of bright fruits and nice brighter reddish hue. 90 minute decant transformed wine to higher level
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3/21/2014 - 1964vintage wrote: 91 Points
Bright red fruits on the nose that carry into a silky mouthfeel. Medium finish. A very well made wine and was very enjoyable. Rating is lower due to it's high price making the price-to-value misaligned.
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3/14/2014 - uncle al Likes this wine: 91 Points
A very well balanced and smooth wine. A Bordeaux style wine with a California style. Keep for a few years.
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12/24/2013 - Tonythefish wrote: 93 Points
Strawberry and red fruits with solid finish and mild tannins. Really good wine by Nicholas Allen
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8/4/2013 - TheWineDon wrote: 93 Points
Very Enjoyable. Red berry fruits with very refined tannins and a medium finish.
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