Started out strong with a freshness and complexity that I enjoyed. However, the longer it was open, the fruit started to fade and I tasted a lot more of the alcohol. Betting this was great 5-10 years ago. Still good now, but drink up quickly. Wouldn't decant. 93 to start, 91 later.
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I purchased this on release for around $45. The nose was reticent at first, but after 90 minutes was really pumping out berry aromas. Supple dark fruit shaded with caramel and green bell pepper notes. Most thought that this wine had the best balance, complexity, and finish. Finished first in a blind tasting of assorted Napa cabs from 1996-2001.
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5/24/2021 - Jd6725 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Started out strong with a freshness and complexity that I enjoyed. However, the longer it was open, the fruit started to fade and I tasted a lot more of the alcohol. Betting this was great 5-10 years ago. Still good now, but drink up quickly. Wouldn't decant. 93 to start, 91 later.
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9/6/2016 - mfussee Likes this wine: 92 Points
Amazing bottle, completely exceeded my expectations.
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9/5/2004 - otisabdul wrote: 91 Points
I purchased this on release for around $45. The nose was reticent at first, but after 90 minutes was really pumping out berry aromas. Supple dark fruit shaded with caramel and green bell pepper notes. Most thought that this wine had the best balance, complexity, and finish. Finished first in a blind tasting of assorted Napa cabs from 1996-2001.
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