This bottle was decanted about an hour before consumption began. The nose was effusive from the very beginning with dark fruits, sweet oak and herbs in the mix. I was worried my bottle might be corked as other reviewers have had flawed bottles, but this wine was drinking beautifully and still has life left in it for sure. Balanced with fully integrated tannins and acid and tons of fruit and a great finish. Wish I had more........ I liked it as well as the 1996 Dominus that was in the lineup this night.
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Popped and poured a small amount and then vinturi decanted the rest of the bottle. Very nice aged Napa nose which opened up in about an hour. Perfectly balanced on the palate with rich blackberry, vanilla,flavors with an opulent mouth feel. Very nice length on the finish as well. This is drinking great right now. I'm glad I have one more left.
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This wine is still drinking great! It has gone through some phases for sure, but still enjoy this wine immensely. Rounder and very integrated at this point with less acidity. I'm not sure how much longer this will keep holding up but it's in a real great zone right now. Pop n Pour! It was still drinking great the next day with just re corking. 92 pts.
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2003 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon
12/4/2012 - vinophileSD wrote: 93 Points
This bottle was decanted about an hour before consumption began. The nose was effusive from the very beginning with dark fruits, sweet oak and herbs in the mix. I was worried my bottle might be corked as other reviewers have had flawed bottles, but this wine was drinking beautifully and still has life left in it for sure. Balanced with fully integrated tannins and acid and tons of fruit and a great finish. Wish I had more........ I liked it as well as the 1996 Dominus that was in the lineup this night.
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2001 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
12/25/2011 - vinophileSD wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured a small amount and then vinturi decanted the rest of the bottle. Very nice aged Napa nose which opened up in about an hour. Perfectly balanced on the palate with rich blackberry, vanilla,flavors with an opulent mouth feel. Very nice length on the finish as well. This is drinking great right now. I'm glad I have one more left.
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2007 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County
10/9/2011 - vinophileSD wrote:
This wine is still drinking great! It has gone through some phases for sure, but still enjoy this wine immensely. Rounder and very integrated at this point with less acidity. I'm not sure how much longer this will keep holding up but it's in a real great zone right now. Pop n Pour! It was still drinking great the next day with just re corking. 92 pts.
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