This was given as a parting gift at the Poetry Inn. The wine had thrown a ton of goopy sediment, so we carefully poured to see if it was OTH or not. Smelled like a bowl full of black and blue macerated fruits, with some mocha and tar in the upper register. So far, so good. On the palate, the wine was full in body, chewy, and full of flavor. Dark cherries, dark chocolate, and anise. Not alot of complexity, but simple fruity deliciousness abounds. A bit fat on the medium-length finish, lacking some acidity (to be expected in a 15 yr old, 14.6% abv Napa Cab). Overall, held up as good as can be expected. Drink up.
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Nice but not as interesting as many Lede cabs. Flavors a bit muted. More of a food wine as acidity and structure are still dominant. Typical Lede spices that I like. Long finish.
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Good, but could be better. THe fruit tasted a bit cooked. It tasted like the grapes were over-ripe when picked. A bit of a disappointment for a $60 wine.
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Waited 1 year since I drank the last one. Last year big tannins. This year tannins softer. Good all around balance and structure. Drinking well. 10 second finish.
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Dark color with notes of cedar and tobacco on the nose. Nice mountain fruit and minerals. Stoney finish that tuns a little tart, but overall very good.
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Greatly evolved while in the glass. Extra dark volcanic rock up front, not very approachable. Opened up after 20 min in the glass with brighter fruit under mineral backdrop. Must decant 1st on the next bottle.
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Very ripe nose of plums and black currant. Flavors continue in the mouth close to becoming too ripe but not quite. Supple mouth feel with mouth puckering tannins.
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6/16/2021 - drrobvino wrote: 89 Points
This was given as a parting gift at the Poetry Inn.
The wine had thrown a ton of goopy sediment, so we carefully poured to see if it was OTH or not.
Smelled like a bowl full of black and blue macerated fruits, with some mocha and tar in the upper register. So far, so good.
On the palate, the wine was full in body, chewy, and full of flavor. Dark cherries, dark chocolate, and anise. Not alot of complexity, but simple fruity deliciousness abounds. A bit fat on the medium-length finish, lacking some acidity (to be expected in a 15 yr old, 14.6% abv Napa Cab).
Overall, held up as good as can be expected. Drink up.
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11/21/2013 - iamandyc wrote: 91 Points
Nice but not as interesting as many Lede cabs. Flavors a bit muted. More of a food wine as acidity and structure are still dominant. Typical Lede spices that I like. Long finish.
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4/22/2013 - ejca Likes this wine:
Always good, would drink more if I had it.
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12/26/2012 - Blue Shorts wrote: 90 Points
Good, but could be better. THe fruit tasted a bit cooked. It tasted like the grapes were over-ripe when picked. A bit of a disappointment for a $60 wine.
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12/11/2012 - magic2coop Likes this wine: 90 Points
Waited 1 year since I drank the last one. Last year big tannins. This year tannins softer. Good all around balance and structure. Drinking well. 10 second finish.
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4/15/2012 - bway_wine wrote: 91 Points
Decanted 2 hours, but probably needed 3 or more. Didn't open up until the second glass. graphite, blueberry, some cedar and chocolate.
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1/14/2012 - HBvino wrote: 90 Points
Consistent tastes of minerals and rock, but plenty of luscious fruit.
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6/14/2011 - KeithSurg wrote: 91 Points
Dark color with notes of cedar and tobacco on the nose. Nice mountain fruit and minerals. Stoney finish that tuns a little tart, but overall very good.
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5/7/2011 - HBvino wrote: 89 Points
Greatly evolved while in the glass. Extra dark volcanic rock up front, not very approachable. Opened up after 20 min in the glass with brighter fruit under mineral backdrop. Must decant 1st on the next bottle.
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2/22/2010 - winosis3 wrote: 91 Points
Nice fruits, smooth, 4+on the Yum scale
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12/20/2009 - dareed wrote: 90 Points
dinner our house w/Crabb's, Pastore's
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11/30/2009 - WineForRob wrote: 91 Points
Drank after 05 Ramey Pedregal and 04 Araujo so no formal notes but this did not disappoint.
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10/27/2009 - WineForRob wrote: 90 Points
Very ripe nose of plums and black currant. Flavors continue in the mouth close to becoming too ripe but not quite. Supple mouth feel with mouth puckering tannins.
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