Found this in the cellar. drinking very well, nice fruit, some mint and currant. Juicy and well balanced with nice concentration, nice finish. Drinking very well.
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Didn't have enough of it to really give it a number rating. Had this at a wine tasting for my wine group. 13 bottles for 15 people. I had only a sip of this one. It felt like an early drinking, simple Cab.
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Consistent notes regarding nose. Would give a higher score if the nose was better. Better tannins this time, though still predominant cedar. Went well with meatballs at Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC. Score [50 + 5 + 11+ 17 + 7] = 90.
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Really nice on day 2. Predominant cedar flavors on day 1, so much so that it overpowered the nice blackberry and black fruit that found its way through on day 2. Day 1 reminded me of Sequoia Grove, but today it comes into its own. The tannins shorten the finish just a little. Would give a higher score if the nose was better, but it really is a good bottle of wine. Score [50 + 5 + 11+ 17 + 7] = 90.
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5/10/2021 - thebonnydooner wrote: 90 Points
Found this in the cellar. drinking very well, nice fruit, some mint and currant. Juicy and well balanced with nice concentration, nice finish. Drinking very well.
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6/29/2020 - DaneM Likes this wine:
No detailed notes - fantastic, wonderful nose, prime drinking.
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6/28/2019 - cpdwines Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice nose, good frontend, but not a lot of complexity.
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11/5/2016 - foobarski Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright spicy, slightly meat-smoky nose. Rich fruit, nice finish. Lovely with a charcoal-grilled strip steak and oven fries.
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3/7/2016 - M. D. Van Norman Likes this wine: 87 Points
Workmanlike but uninspiring. Slightly better on the second day.
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5/18/2015 - sellerscellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine is really coming into its own. Creamy, rich mouth feel. Not overly extracted or flabby. Strong core of fruit and subtle oak. Very nice.
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3/28/2015 - skbam wrote: flawed
Corked
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3/15/2015 - SMHalps Likes this wine:
Didn't have enough of it to really give it a number rating. Had this at a wine tasting for my wine group. 13 bottles for 15 people. I had only a sip of this one. It felt like an early drinking, simple Cab.
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11/24/2014 - Cycle Man Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice wine. Great strength for the value. This producer has had a good couple years. Really enjoy their cabernets.
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4/28/2014 - roybivens wrote: 90 Points
Consistent notes regarding nose. Would give a higher score if the nose was better. Better tannins this time, though still predominant cedar. Went well with meatballs at Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC. Score [50 + 5 + 11+ 17 + 7] = 90.
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1/13/2014 - Slaterfoos wrote: 90 Points
Smooth. Wife says "smooth. Cherry and tobacco." It's a good bottle but lacks depth that would make it excellent
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1/11/2014 - roybivens Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really nice on day 2. Predominant cedar flavors on day 1, so much so that it overpowered the nice blackberry and black fruit that found its way through on day 2. Day 1 reminded me of Sequoia Grove, but today it comes into its own. The tannins shorten the finish just a little. Would give a higher score if the nose was better, but it really is a good bottle of wine. Score [50 + 5 + 11+ 17 + 7] = 90.
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12/20/2013 - wiscgrad wrote: 91 Points
great Washington cab. smooth tannins and very cohesive wine
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10/6/2013 - macker100 wrote: 88 Points
Washington Wine Tasting in San Antonio: At BWC event. Cherries, vanilla, oak, strawberry. Decent. My #10
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3/8/2013 - wineheadGA Likes this wine: 90 Points
Giving it a 90, but it is very young. Definitely potential, & with the price it is superb & on point. (90-92 Potential)
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1/5/2013 - jmcmchi wrote: 90 Points
Mid-ruby color in glass, less intensity than single vineyards. Soft aromas on nose. Lots of fruit integrated with soft, lingering tannins
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