Garnet colored with a ever-so-slight gray-brown hue starting to set in, medium bodied, balanced black cherry and plum fruits are being overtaken by notes of cedar, wood, herbs and black tea with tannic acidity on the moderate finish.
Mixed findings Olles cellar, wine #6: rich and complex nose with anise, hay, leather, cedar, wood and a creamy touch. Cherries and black currant on the palate, fine tuned tannins, floral notes, oak. Develops nicely in the glass, perfectly mature but still early in drinking window, a wine for the ages. Complex and rich. Beautiful dry finish. WOTN with BV=5, WV=0
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Purchased from and autographed by Mike Girgich himself - Silky and classic old school cab with a longer drinking window than imagined. Opened up and decanted with a good deal of ripe fruit straight into the decanter. As the minutes ticked by the wine really opened, fresh and vibrant with a delicate black licorice and cassis finish. Big winner, could have gone another 2-3 years.
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this one was a bit past its peak but still smooth and soft on the palate. Nose of earthiness and a hint of fruit, short finish and a great counterbalance to a slightly spicy beef stroganoff. Now on to the 1997s.
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fantastic wine. decanted for nearly two hours and well worth it. drinking beautifully with full dark fruit and cassis with subtle herbs, leather and good spice and acidity with very round tannins as expected. We enjoyed with steak and potatoes gratin, everyone was blown away and commented that they were surprised it was a new world wine.
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decanted an hour and had w/a variety of food, mostly seafood. Really nice and smooth, great body, can't imagine it was in the drink now posture this site led me to believe. Nonetheleess, no regrets, enjoy!!
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A great accompaniment with standing rib roast, Yorkshire pudding and mushrooms. Nice nose with plums and cherry. Very dark color and rich mouth. Smooth finish.
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Simple nose of cedar, dark fruit and subtle mocha, a bit light on the mid-palate, medium to long finish balancing the soft fruit and acid, not really cellar worthy
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5/30/2021 - rmcnees wrote: 88 Points
Garnet colored with a ever-so-slight gray-brown hue starting to set in, medium bodied, balanced black cherry and plum fruits are being overtaken by notes of cedar, wood, herbs and black tea with tannic acidity on the moderate finish.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2021/05/tomahawk-rib-eye-and-napa-cab-dinner.html
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2/22/2018 - Markus IWC wrote: 93 Points
Mixed findings Olles cellar, wine #6: rich and complex nose with anise, hay, leather, cedar, wood and a creamy touch. Cherries and black currant on the palate, fine tuned tannins, floral notes, oak. Develops nicely in the glass, perfectly mature but still early in drinking window, a wine for the ages. Complex and rich. Beautiful dry finish. WOTN with BV=5, WV=0
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5/11/2017 - Miamidivorcelawyer Likes this wine: 91 Points
Purchased from and autographed by Mike Girgich himself - Silky and classic old school cab with a longer drinking window than imagined. Opened up and decanted with a good deal of ripe fruit straight into the decanter. As the minutes ticked by the wine really opened, fresh and vibrant with a delicate black licorice and cassis finish.
Big winner, could have gone another 2-3 years.
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1/16/2012 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 88 Points
this one was a bit past its peak but still smooth and soft on the palate. Nose of earthiness and a hint of fruit, short finish and a great counterbalance to a slightly spicy beef stroganoff. Now on to the 1997s.
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5/19/2011 - Zinlady wrote: 93 Points
Loved the wine - was worried it was past its prime - had it with steak and it was classic cabernet. Cedar, Dark - Long finish
wish I had more
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12/25/2010 - CellarDweller10 wrote: 83 Points
Past it's window sadly.
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4/21/2009 - rjeman2000 wrote: 91 Points
Actually surprised me because this was such a weak vintage, but this was excellent. Typical Grgich pepper and steak flavors, still thick and balanced.
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1/9/2009 - rlmabry wrote:
An absolutely wonderful wine. Decanted for an hour.
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10/11/2008 - hughweidinger wrote: 92 Points
fantastic wine. decanted for nearly two hours and well worth it. drinking beautifully with full dark fruit and cassis with subtle herbs, leather and good spice and acidity with very round tannins as expected. We enjoyed with steak and potatoes gratin, everyone was blown away and commented that they were surprised it was a new world wine.
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9/28/2008 - samiamx_1999 wrote: 91 Points
decanted an hour and had w/a variety of food, mostly seafood. Really nice and smooth, great body, can't imagine it was in the drink now posture this site led me to believe. Nonetheleess, no regrets, enjoy!!
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2/3/2008 - bwillia wrote: 92 Points
For the vintage this is definitely one of the best Cali Cabs that I've had.
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12/28/2007 - Fluffyruffles wrote: 90 Points
A great accompaniment with standing rib roast, Yorkshire pudding and mushrooms. Nice nose with plums and cherry. Very dark color and rich mouth. Smooth finish.
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12/8/2007 - Sticky wrote: 94 Points
Simply a great wine.
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9/1/2007 - jcoughlon wrote: 89 Points
Nose suprisingly good relative to thin taste. Tannic finish but not overly so. Agree on the drink now comment.
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5/20/2007 - kbmartin wrote:
If you have this, drink it now. Initially, nothing but tannin in the finish, but it softened into a drinkable if thin bottle.
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6/21/2006 - mestrauss wrote: 92 Points
Great juice - good with food or on it's own.
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4/5/2006 - mestrauss wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful bouquet with a lovely herb and fruit combination when first in the mouth. Opened nicely over time and softened well.
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9/1/2005 - duchamp wrote: 88 Points
Simple nose of cedar, dark fruit and subtle mocha, a bit light on the mid-palate, medium to long finish balancing the soft fruit and acid, not really cellar worthy
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