2002 Astrale e Terra Cabernet Sauvignon Arcturus
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(Astrale E Terra Arcturus) #3; COLOR-dark; NOSE-very nice nose; a fruit bomb (raspberries, blackberries; plum, strawberries, cherries), but not over-oaked; TASTE-some greenness on the mid-palate (mint covered green peppers); this is Mint City, USA; menthol; Keebler Grasshopper; reminds me of Heitz Cabs; intense fruit, lots of blackberries, with a nice Junior mint action on the mid-palate; should last 8-15 years; a really good wine; WE-93; GV-90
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Expanding Sara's Palate, Episode #494, 6/27/2008, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 90 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2002
- TypeRed
- ProducerAstrale e Terra
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationArcturus
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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8/16/2018 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought four from a local retailer for 20/b 12-13 years ago (haven't checked the paperwork yet). Decanted with normal sediment. A little funky nose at first, but that blew off. Very good color, no amber edge; mature blackcurrant nose and body with very good mouthfeel; good finish. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.
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6/2/2018 - lachord Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark ruby with an earthy, mulchy feel. Fruit has mellowed but still plenty of body with hints of cherry.
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2/15/2017 - prof b wrote:
not in the best phase right now. Tannins are the predominant taste with some fruit hiding behind it.
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10/18/2014 - ROrmand wrote: 90 Points
Fresh, fun, enlivened with a touch of mint midway. Miles to go before it fades.
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10/5/2014 - OhioNerd Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice CA Cab. No formal notes but still drinking well.
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