Still significant tannin structure. Dark purple color. Big nose. Dark fruit. Herbaceous. A hint of menthol. Lovely big and bold wine. Should last several more years. Would be delicious with grilled steak.
Decanted about an hour ahead of drinking. Very dark. Powerful nose. Full - bodied. Plenty of tannin but well integrated. Smooth. Long finish. Still vigorous. Great mature Californian. 92+
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Enjoyed with friends and grilled flank steak. No detailed notes, but it is drinking very well - nearly resolved, very balanced. Dark fruit as expected but no wall of tannin. No need to wait longer on this one, but I don't see it fading either.
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Nose of blackberry, spice, oak, and a hint of mocha. Huge, viscous legs. Blackberry and cedar with a medium to long finish. Slight mocha on the finish.
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10/4/2015 - knlowery Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still significant tannin structure. Dark purple color. Big nose. Dark fruit. Herbaceous. A hint of menthol. Lovely big and bold wine. Should last several more years. Would be delicious with grilled steak.
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12/14/2014 - mistermags Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted about an hour ahead of drinking. Very dark. Powerful nose. Full - bodied. Plenty of tannin but well integrated. Smooth. Long finish. Still vigorous. Great mature Californian. 92+
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1/7/2013 - Tturco wrote: 91 Points
A bit past prime but still drinking very well. Enjoy.
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10/29/2010 - Winestache wrote: 91 Points
Beautifully complex. Tannins have become silky soft.
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4/25/2010 - JFish wrote:
Enjoyed with friends and grilled flank steak. No detailed notes, but it is drinking very well - nearly resolved, very balanced. Dark fruit as expected but no wall of tannin. No need to wait longer on this one, but I don't see it fading either.
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8/16/2007 - lewisrise wrote: 90 Points
Nose of blackberry, spice, oak, and a hint of mocha. Huge, viscous legs. Blackberry and cedar with a medium to long finish. Slight mocha on the finish.
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6/2/2007 - longhorncab wrote: 87 Points
long finish,
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