Drank this about three years ago- back then it was a 90. Drank Sunday and bottle had lost its ripe fruit. Tons of oak and initial heat- was hoping that after aeration and cooling it would open up. Never did. kick myself for aging.
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Lots of big black fruit, licorice and cedar here. Not a big concentrated wine, but more finess and soft mouthfeel. Nice finish with medium/full body. This wine is at it's peak but should drink well for several more years. I can't imagine it getting better than this.
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Very interesting woody nose - some sandalwood, I think. Nice fruit in the middle and some spice and toast on the long finish. Really nice cab - I enjoyed it and will be getting a couple more bottles!
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Strong fruit, overripe plums (prunes). Seems over concentrated. Moderate wood that somewhat counterbalances the fruit. Dark fruit finish andl light-med tannins add some interest in the medium-long finish. ...could be due to drinking a bordeaux lately...
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4/30/2012 - vinovin wrote: 88 Points
Drank this about three years ago- back then it was a 90. Drank Sunday and bottle had lost its ripe fruit. Tons of oak and initial heat- was hoping that after aeration and cooling it would open up. Never did. kick myself for aging.
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6/30/2011 - flwinos wrote: 91 Points
Great wine for the money. No details as this was consumed last weekend.
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6/9/2011 - TEKinsider wrote: 92 Points
Lots of big black fruit, licorice and cedar here. Not a big concentrated wine, but more finess and soft mouthfeel. Nice finish with medium/full body. This wine is at it's peak but should drink well for several more years. I can't imagine it getting better than this.
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12/1/2009 - swanson.art wrote: 91 Points
Very interesting woody nose - some sandalwood, I think. Nice fruit in the middle and some spice and toast on the long finish. Really nice cab - I enjoyed it and will be getting a couple more bottles!
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7/29/2009 - communion wrote: 88 Points
Strong fruit, overripe plums (prunes). Seems over concentrated. Moderate wood that somewhat counterbalances the fruit. Dark fruit finish andl light-med tannins add some interest in the medium-long finish. ...could be due to drinking a bordeaux lately...
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