This was drinking very well. Lots of eucalyptus on the nose when first opened and then broadens out a bit. Tannins resolved but a bit of structure hanging on. Drink in the next 3-5 years
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Literally found one last bottle while cleaning out my parent's house in my Dad's cellar, didn't expect much but WOW. Just exactly what I want from my CA cabs - smooth, well integrated with great structure and finish. The fruit is still there at all points, with a great finish. Consumed most after 3 hours and it was a pleasure, wish I would have had some steak to enjoy with it.
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Good wine but just misses being excellent. Not nearly as good as the 2006 vintage the wine has a lot going for it but is slightly disjointed and leaves you thinking what could have been. Given the 2005 vintage and my experience with the 2006 vintage I had high expectations for this, good but disappointing.
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Pop and pour. Medium dark purple, with abundent cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruits. Moderate tannins. A classic and enjoyable fruit forward Napa cab from young vines that don't quite have earthy, multi-layered structure to jusify the $100 bottle price, though the wine may hold more promise with additional aging.
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10/7/2023 - cma82 wrote: 92 Points
This was drinking very well. Lots of eucalyptus on the nose when first opened and then broadens out a bit. Tannins resolved but a bit of structure hanging on. Drink in the next 3-5 years
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11/4/2018 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened up after an hour. Very nice. Clear, fruity, with a lot of power.
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9/12/2017 - ttsimpson28 wrote: 95 Points
Literally found one last bottle while cleaning out my parent's house in my Dad's cellar, didn't expect much but WOW. Just exactly what I want from my CA cabs - smooth, well integrated with great structure and finish. The fruit is still there at all points, with a great finish. Consumed most after 3 hours and it was a pleasure, wish I would have had some steak to enjoy with it.
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5/7/2013 - bzell wrote: 89 Points
Good wine but just misses being excellent. Not nearly as good as the 2006 vintage the wine has a lot going for it but is slightly disjointed and leaves you thinking what could have been. Given the 2005 vintage and my experience with the 2006 vintage I had high expectations for this, good but disappointing.
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3/24/2012 - tfharris wrote: 89 Points
I found this to be quality, and a lot of cherry. I was not overwhelmed by this wine, however.
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1/2/2011 - StainedGlass wrote: 91 Points
Pop and pour. Medium dark purple, with abundent cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruits. Moderate tannins. A classic and enjoyable fruit forward Napa cab from young vines that don't quite have earthy, multi-layered structure to jusify the $100 bottle price, though the wine may hold more promise with additional aging.
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12/19/2010 - winosis3 wrote: 91 Points
Lovely, 4 on the YUM
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