cbgilmore

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1985 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Cherryblock Sonoma Valley	Yes

1985 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Cherryblock Sonoma Valley
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7/6/2017 - cbgilmore Likes this wine: 89 Points
This was a risk buy on auction but being a 6L bottle, I figured risks were lower given its slow aging. Turned out to be quite good and likely not much past. its peak. Soft silky tannins with lots of red dark fruit still present. Previous owner must have stored it properly as the cork was well sealed and not dry.
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2011 Dow Porto Vintage
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12/9/2015 - cbgilmore wrote: 95 Points
Wanted to try one of 6 bottles with some old friends while all of us are young enough to drink. Double decanted 12 hours prior to drinking. Even so, this wine has a long ways to go. Will wait until at least 2020 before opening another bottle. Hopefully I am still alive when it really matures. Full bodied with lots of tannin and dark fruits.
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2006 Terra Valentine Amore
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4/15/2014 - cbgilmore wrote: 89 Points
Smell - pungent in a good way on a sweet side. Hints of Bing cherry lavender/coriander in the background. Taste - plush and velvety on the tongue with JUICY blue fruits permeate though out. Soft landing with a long finish. Almost tastes like a right bank Bordeaux. Drink now. For 14.9 alcohol there is no evidence of such.
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