Still vibrant upon opening. Tannins have mellowed with just a hint of cedar/tobacco. This is a good bottle at this point with a grilled steak. Loads of spice and dark chocolate on the nose. Some fruit remains (black raspberry?) but dissipates after 15 minutes. These two bottles have been in my cellar for almost 8 years.
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10/6/2014 - rdthomas54 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still vibrant upon opening. Tannins have mellowed with just a hint of cedar/tobacco. This is a good bottle at this point with a grilled steak. Loads of spice and dark chocolate on the nose. Some fruit remains (black raspberry?) but dissipates after 15 minutes. These two bottles have been in my cellar for almost 8 years.
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1/16/2010 - ksmith wrote: 88 Points
Purple, clear, reticent nose. Palate is blackberry, bramble and dusty tannins. Medium finish. Not memorable, but pleasant quaff.
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7/15/2009 - cfhawkvino wrote: 85 Points
I drank this over two days and it was pretty good (especially for the price). Maybe I should have drank last year ? Don't know.
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3/15/2009 - d2 wrote: 89 Points
A great example of Columbia Valley Cabs.
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1/17/2009 - gmbdds wrote: 86 Points
Blackberry nose. Subtle berry flavors. Medium-bodied. Recommend with food.
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