Lighter-bodied and elegant, in a positive way for me. Starting to show some signs of age, but still lots of life. Not a blockbuster, but a nice, classic leaning CA cab.
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17 years and counting and this is as good as ever. Black cherry, blackberry, cassis, and plum fruit. Notes of leather, licorice, dark chocolate, and subtle earth. Tannins have softened at this point but still has some good length to it on the finish. Easily has a few more years in front of it.
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Softened up nicely over the years. Not as robust as it was in youth but more elegant and linear. I did not find it hot rather well rounded with maturity showing. Still solid fruit but on the darker fruit and less jammy side then a young Neal.
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12/24/2022 - asteff Likes this wine: 93 Points
A couple bottles were over the hill, and a couple were just amazing.
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3/26/2020 - jerhardt wrote:
Lighter-bodied and elegant, in a positive way for me. Starting to show some signs of age, but still lots of life. Not a blockbuster, but a nice, classic leaning CA cab.
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12/3/2019 - brianofthevine Likes this wine: 93 Points
17 years and counting and this is as good as ever. Black cherry, blackberry, cassis, and plum fruit. Notes of leather, licorice, dark chocolate, and subtle earth. Tannins have softened at this point but still has some good length to it on the finish. Easily has a few more years in front of it.
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10/20/2019 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine: 94 Points
Softened up nicely over the years. Not as robust as it was in youth but more elegant and linear. I did not find it hot rather well rounded with maturity showing. Still solid fruit but on the darker fruit and less jammy side then a young Neal.
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9/30/2019 - zinnut wrote: 92 Points
Pretty much agree with Wineismylife. Tasting notes are spot on. However, I find this a bit hot. 15.3%. To me these should be consumed now.
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