.Decanted less than hour, and drank for the 3 hours afterwards. Exceptional integration between fruit and tannins, it is almost the perfect balance. Slight bits of chocolate on the finish, the fruit does not linger long. 2 more bottles to go. Served with Prime Strip.
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Less refined, than previous versions, fruit may be declining or other factors. Cola flavor reduced. Cherry only, earth starting to show. Paler in color, noise of floral. One of the best integrated 04's yet.
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A little bit more complex than some Merlots, depending on your prefence could be an excellent choice. Decanted over 1.5 hours, the wine continued to open up over 2 hours, should have decanted earlier. Tannins and still showing strong, fruit seems to be a bit muted at this point. Huge nose of blueberry, with slight tobaco, earth fragrance. Tasting muted blueberry with a hint of cherry, with stron tannins, something on the finish I can't distinguish. I think this wine is slightly closed at this point. Will not try another one for a year.
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2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
4/29/2017 - auto Likes this wine: 94 Points
.Decanted less than hour, and drank for the 3 hours afterwards. Exceptional integration between fruit and tannins, it is almost the perfect balance.
Slight bits of chocolate on the finish, the fruit does not linger long. 2 more bottles to go. Served with Prime Strip.
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2004 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
5/31/2008 - auto wrote: 92 Points
Less refined, than previous versions, fruit may be declining or other factors. Cola flavor reduced. Cherry only, earth starting to show. Paler in color, noise of floral. One of the best integrated 04's yet.
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2001 Lewis Cellars Merlot
3/1/2008 - auto wrote: 91 Points
A little bit more complex than some Merlots, depending on your prefence could be an excellent choice. Decanted over 1.5 hours, the wine continued to open up over 2 hours, should have decanted earlier. Tannins and still showing strong, fruit seems to be a bit muted at this point. Huge nose of blueberry, with slight tobaco, earth fragrance. Tasting muted blueberry with a hint of cherry, with stron tannins, something on the finish I can't distinguish. I think this wine is slightly closed at this point. Will not try another one for a year.
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