A great expression drinking beautifully right now. Nicely structured, not flabby at all, but full of fruit and nuances. Tannins have rounded off nicely and it's approachable right out of the bottle. Even better after it was in the decanter for an hour. Wish I had (and could afford) more.
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A very pleasant surprise. Refined tannins with a noticeably prestigious profile from start to finish- ready to drink out of the bottle...even more rounded and the complete package after letting it sit in the glass or decanter for an hour. Obvious mountain fruit- ripe and bold, with a great, 90 second finish. Not much room for improvement with this effort. In its sweet spot now.
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Very herbaceous and nearly vegetal, but very enjoyable. Acidity still holding firm, but may be nearing the end of the peak drinking window. Nuanced and complex. Our last bottle of Haven's wine...will miss it!
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2005 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
12/31/2014 - intelligentsia wrote: 95 Points
A great expression drinking beautifully right now. Nicely structured, not flabby at all, but full of fruit and nuances. Tannins have rounded off nicely and it's approachable right out of the bottle. Even better after it was in the decanter for an hour. Wish I had (and could afford) more.
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2006 Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon Wurtele
11/23/2014 - intelligentsia wrote: 95 Points
A very pleasant surprise. Refined tannins with a noticeably prestigious profile from start to finish- ready to drink out of the bottle...even more rounded and the complete package after letting it sit in the glass or decanter for an hour. Obvious mountain fruit- ripe and bold, with a great, 90 second finish. Not much room for improvement with this effort. In its sweet spot now.
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2006 Havens Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon H Napa Valley
3/25/2014 - intelligentsia wrote: 90 Points
Very herbaceous and nearly vegetal, but very enjoyable. Acidity still holding firm, but may be nearing the end of the peak drinking window. Nuanced and complex. Our last bottle of Haven's wine...will miss it!
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