I have a hard time with wines like this. I see "Cabernet" and "Napa" on the label and instinctively think it should age until ten years from the vintage (even though I know better). This is a decent wine, but I'm pretty sure it hit its peak in 2015 or 2016. Rather generic cabernet, with a medium+ body and a decent finish.
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Started drinking after only about 20 minutes of air. Mostly plums on the assertive nose. Black cherries - and not much else - on the palate. Surprisingly big and rich on the palate, with an above-average finish. 90 minutes later, it had changed dramatically. Although it developed some tobacco notes, everything was significantly muted. The tannins had practically disappeared, and what remained qualified for a rating of no more than 75 to 80. At this point, it's definitely not a wine to revisit on day 2 or 3. Since it seemingly collapsed after 90 to 120 minutes of air, I'm guessing that its remaining life expectancy should be measured in months, not years.
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4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): Vanilla and dark fruit notes; jammy and ripe. Very acidic and hot, with lots of alcohol showing. No guess, nor did I really care what this was- too much alcohol and much too ripe.
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9/8/2018 - Night Train Likes this wine: 87 Points
I have a hard time with wines like this. I see "Cabernet" and "Napa" on the label and instinctively think it should age until ten years from the vintage (even though I know better). This is a decent wine, but I'm pretty sure it hit its peak in 2015 or 2016. Rather generic cabernet, with a medium+ body and a decent finish.
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7/29/2017 - Night Train Likes this wine: 88 Points
Started drinking after only about 20 minutes of air. Mostly plums on the assertive nose. Black cherries - and not much else - on the palate. Surprisingly big and rich on the palate, with an above-average finish. 90 minutes later, it had changed dramatically. Although it developed some tobacco notes, everything was significantly muted. The tannins had practically disappeared, and what remained qualified for a rating of no more than 75 to 80. At this point, it's definitely not a wine to revisit on day 2 or 3. Since it seemingly collapsed after 90 to 120 minutes of air, I'm guessing that its remaining life expectancy should be measured in months, not years.
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10/22/2016 - pkatz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pleasant, balanced, clean flavors, ready.
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5/9/2016 - wailes Likes this wine:
Shared with Herman's good bye party.
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3/28/2015 - AllRed wrote:
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): Vanilla and dark fruit notes; jammy and ripe. Very acidic and hot, with lots of alcohol showing. No guess, nor did I really care what this was- too much alcohol and much too ripe.
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