Whoa, a beast of a wine after 18 years. Black cherry and black berry fruit which some great balance to it. Bold notes of black licorice, tobacco, earth, dark chocolate, spice, and toasty oak. Good acidity, firm tannins, and long finish. Really nice right now and typical HM profile.
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Still showing a nice, bright lively color and a earthy aromatic nose. With some air the wine opens up nicely. on the palate, dark purple fruit, black cherry, blackberry, cassis, tobacco, tar, and earthy funk and eucalyptus notes. All in all, a very decent Cabernet that has some life ahead of it, I like it. 92 Points.
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Took about 45 minutes to open up but was wonderful after that. The wine is definitely showing signs of being past its age. Drink it up in the next 6 months if you have any.
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2/23/2022 - brianofthevine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Whoa, a beast of a wine after 18 years. Black cherry and black berry fruit which some great balance to it. Bold notes of black licorice, tobacco, earth, dark chocolate, spice, and toasty oak. Good acidity, firm tannins, and long finish. Really nice right now and typical HM profile.
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9/4/2018 - budman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good red and black fruit... 30 to 40 second finish. Not going downhill any time soon. Wish I had more.
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8/20/2016 - asteff Likes this wine: 93 Points
It's all there! Can drink now or go another 5 years.
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6/15/2016 - Yack Man Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still showing a nice, bright lively color and a earthy aromatic nose. With some air the wine opens up nicely. on the palate, dark purple fruit, black cherry, blackberry, cassis, tobacco, tar, and earthy funk and eucalyptus notes. All in all, a very decent Cabernet that has some life ahead of it, I like it. 92 Points.
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5/22/2016 - raoanil Likes this wine: 91 Points
Took about 45 minutes to open up but was wonderful after that. The wine is definitely showing signs of being past its age. Drink it up in the next 6 months if you have any.
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4/25/2015 - spectrumphoto wrote: 96 Points
Only better with age... Still needed 30 minutes uncorked to open to its fullest potential
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4/19/2015 - bluedog wrote: 86 Points
Disappointing. Bummer.
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1/25/2015 - bigdomer wrote: 89 Points
Past prime. Drink up.
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9/9/2014 - redwineguy wrote: 93 Points
Really nice, well structured tannins and acidity that strikes a good balance with the dark fruits, which weren't overpowering like many napa cabs are.
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7/5/2011 - gmbdds wrote: 92 Points
This was a beautiful wine with a pretty bouquet and palate of dark fruit and integrated tannins with layers opening up with air. A class act.
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12/25/2009 - brianofthevine wrote: 94 Points
Huge black cherry, blackberry, tar, and earth bomb. Firm tannins with long finish, great wine.
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