good but probably a bit past. had an interesting high toned raspberry thing going on. some would complain VA but i'm not convinced. the pyrazines were showing nicely, bell pepper, mulchy forest. good aged bordeaux from early napa.
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Prior note was from magnum which should show better than my 750 mi bottle. Simply put, this wine is past its prime. Tannins are nonexistent, but flavors are way overripe now. Three sips and down the drain. Five years ago I'm sure there was considerable enjoyment in this offering.
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Magnum. Lovely mature aromatics of tobacco leaf, cedar and mature cherry. Palate is light-to-medium bodied with still fresh cherry fruit. Very smooth profile with melted tannin and moderate acidity. Lighter on the mid-palate. A great snapshot of Napa terroir at age 30+.
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9/9/2018 - mike l. wrote: 86 Points
good but probably a bit past. had an interesting high toned raspberry thing going on. some would complain VA but i'm not convinced. the pyrazines were showing nicely, bell pepper, mulchy forest. good aged bordeaux from early napa.
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8/27/2018 - kend707 wrote: 79 Points
Prior note was from magnum which should show better than my 750 mi bottle. Simply put, this wine is past its prime. Tannins are nonexistent, but flavors are way overripe now. Three sips and down the drain. Five years ago I'm sure there was considerable enjoyment in this offering.
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8/20/2015 - Nanda Likes this wine: 89 Points
Magnum. Lovely mature aromatics of tobacco leaf, cedar and mature cherry. Palate is light-to-medium bodied with still fresh cherry fruit. Very smooth profile with melted tannin and moderate acidity. Lighter on the mid-palate. A great snapshot of Napa terroir at age 30+.
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