1986 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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4/9/2020 - VinoVoyeur wrote: 88 Points
Trying a side by side 1985 and 1986 bottles that have been well preserved. If I did not have the 1985 by the side I would say that 1986 is quite good at this late age. Quite mature and green pepper nose which suggests at least a modest amount of cab franc in the blend? Nice to drink but nothing wildly special though a deep inhale in the glass has some resin the back note that promises something exciting. Definitely a decent amount of sediments (even via coravin). The 1985 in contrast isn quite clean and better than the 1986. I think both are PnP situations and would fade if let in the glass for too long or perhaps only have very weak tertiaries that I won’t be able to pick.
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2010 Bevan Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Monica's Cuvee Kick Ranch
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7/29/2011 - VinoVoyeur wrote: 92 Points
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2006 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio
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5/13/2011 - VinoVoyeur wrote: 92 Points
Popped and poured - wondered what the fuss was - and 15 minutes later the lovely cigar box aroma and hint of toasted wood kicked in! Lovely drinking with pleasing acid of sour cherries and not yet fully integrated tannins. Looks like it could age quite well for a few more years.
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