This bottle followed a rich fruit forward CA cab and this first seemed a bit too restrained and retiring. In time it was clear the first bottle was clouding the perceptions of the wine. We discovered this was a good expression of a classic Bordeaux. The fruits were blended with light smoke, vanilla and minerals. Tannins were completely tamed and smooth.
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A deep red full mouth of mountain berries, bark, smoke, and wisp of vanilla. Continued to open up over the dinner. Expect this to continue to age well for 10+ years.
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1990 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)
4/6/2024 - doug374 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This bottle followed a rich fruit forward CA cab and this first seemed a bit too restrained and retiring. In time it was clear the first bottle was clouding the perceptions of the wine. We discovered this was a good expression of a classic Bordeaux. The fruits were blended with light smoke, vanilla and minerals. Tannins were completely tamed and smooth.
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2001 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Oakville
4/5/2024 - doug374 wrote: 94 Points
Fruits are dominant, ripe berries and currents, not sweet, fulsome mouthfeel hints of smoke and leather with mild tannin.
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2012 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Trailer Vineyard
4/1/2024 - doug374 wrote: 95 Points
A deep red full mouth of mountain berries, bark, smoke, and wisp of vanilla. Continued to open up over the dinner. Expect this to continue to age well for 10+ years.
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