This could've aged another 10 years without missing a beat. I couldn't believe how tannic this was upon opening. I decanted for over an hour & drank over two, though it would've been better to have waited at least six hours before pouring. Fantastic fruit, well balanced, but it was just a bit too tight. If I land another I'll hold it for several years before opening.
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Tarry smoky cassis nose with leather cigarbox blackfruits, smooth tannins. Uncorked 3 hours ahead, the wine devloped nicely over the next 2-3 hours. Still plenty of life ahead. With grilled prime NY strips.
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Maverick SF Stephanie Ed and gang--another great mid-90s CA cab. Big tarry brambly nose, classic "developing" cab aromatics. Some at the table were not impressed with the amount of remaining fruit on the palate, but I loved its leathery espresso personality.
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3/18/2016 - gavinesq Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fading. The fruit is dropping out, which is leaving behind a really nice structure, but if you have any bottles remaining, drink ASAP.
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1/14/2012 - mdefreitas wrote: 92 Points
Football and Wines from the 90s @ Mike J (Wilton, CT): Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful cassis and spice, mingled with tobacco and soil notes. Wonderful balance. Silky.
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8/26/2007 - Hollowleg wrote: 93 Points
This could've aged another 10 years without missing a beat. I couldn't believe how tannic this was upon opening. I decanted for over an hour & drank over two, though it would've been better to have waited at least six hours before pouring.
Fantastic fruit, well balanced, but it was just a bit too tight. If I land another I'll hold it for several years before opening.
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6/3/2007 - buckeye76 wrote: 93 Points
BLACKBERRIES, BLACK CHERRIES, MINT, WOOD, AND SOME EARTHINESS IN THE NOSE. FLAVOR LIKE THE NOSE WITH NICE COMPLEXITY AND A MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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9/23/2006 - simba-mk@cox.net wrote: 92 Points
Tarry smoky cassis nose with leather cigarbox blackfruits, smooth tannins. Uncorked 3 hours ahead, the wine devloped nicely over the next 2-3 hours. Still plenty of life ahead. With grilled prime NY strips.
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7/1/2006 - danstrings wrote: 91 Points
Maverick SF Stephanie Ed and gang--another great mid-90s CA cab. Big tarry brambly nose, classic "developing" cab aromatics. Some at the table were not impressed with the amount of remaining fruit on the palate, but I loved its leathery espresso personality.
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3/26/2006 - dbg wrote:
excellent
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7/7/2003 - mnh wrote:
Plummy, good fruit, nice structure but angular
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3/8/2003 - mnh wrote:
Deep ruby, fruity elegant nose. Bordeaux like. Excellent wine
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8/1/1999 - mnh wrote:
Deeply extracted, a bit hot
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5/26/1998 - dbg wrote:
outstanding
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