Multiple tastings with somewhat inconsistent notes. First tasting in about 18 months. Decanted about 4 hours, drank over the next 36. Definite flavor of Mondavi Cab of that era, smoky, burnt embers. Still plenty of fruit, perhaps just starting to decline. Enjoyable. I've tasted a lot of this over the years and cannot seem to zero in on it, sometimes I like it, sometimes not.
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Incredible wine great vintage at or near its peak. Surprisingly complex with dark fruits, old leather and earth. Paired perfectly with grilled steak and roasted potatoes.
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Seems to be at its peak--nicely integrated, no rough edges, good though subdued fruit. I had hoped for something more from a Vine Hill of this vintage.
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Consumed over a 48 hour period. Light, a bit phenolic. Touches of old leather and smoked meat. Not very much fruit depth or intensity, ultimately, a bit disappointing for a great vintage.
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8/16/2015 - webbaker Likes this wine: 93 Points
Multiple tastings with somewhat inconsistent notes. First tasting in about 18 months. Decanted about 4 hours, drank over the next 36. Definite flavor of Mondavi Cab of that era, smoky, burnt embers. Still plenty of fruit, perhaps just starting to decline. Enjoyable. I've tasted a lot of this over the years and cannot seem to zero in on it, sometimes I like it, sometimes not.
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9/15/2014 - CTmark wrote: 96 Points
Incredible wine great vintage at or near its peak. Surprisingly complex with dark fruits, old leather and earth. Paired perfectly with grilled steak and roasted potatoes.
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6/7/2014 - blind troglodyte wrote:
delicious and also really good.
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2/26/2014 - kcp Likes this wine: 91 Points
Seems to be at its peak--nicely integrated, no rough edges, good though subdued fruit. I had hoped for something more from a Vine Hill of this vintage.
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11/4/2013 - webbaker wrote: 91 Points
Consumed over a 48 hour period. Light, a bit phenolic. Touches of old leather and smoked meat. Not very much fruit depth or intensity, ultimately, a bit disappointing for a great vintage.
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