Still dark color. First impression in the mouth is notable tannins, followed by light fruit. Good example of a Washington Cab, with nice mouth feel and body, good finish. Lacks some fruit and complex flavors, but is free from flaws. I see no reason to hold this longer since the fruit is light and VA may develop now that it is over 10 years old. It lacks leather and pencil shavings, which would have put this one up a couple points. That being said, it is still quite drinkable
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Better the third day than the second day and better the second day than the first. This wine definitely needs some air to show its complexity. Nose a little muted, but nice mouthfeel and a long cocoa finish
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
This was a beautiful brick red color. Nice earthy and herbal aromas, long finish, nice mouthfeel. A little high in alcohol (which added some sweetness), but a very nice wine overall.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
12/17/2016 - stevenc.rees@gmail.com Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still dark color. First impression in the mouth is notable tannins, followed by light fruit. Good example of a Washington Cab, with nice mouth feel and body, good finish. Lacks some fruit and complex flavors, but is free from flaws. I see no reason to hold this longer since the fruit is light and VA may develop now that it is over 10 years old. It lacks leather and pencil shavings, which would have put this one up a couple points. That being said, it is still quite drinkable
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/24/2015 - golfhawk wrote: 90 Points
A very good cab that has some herbal notes to it. It could go a year or two but it is good now.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/25/2015 - SeattlePaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
In pretty good shape, well integrated and very drinkable.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/31/2013 - Bakek wrote: 91 Points
Better the third day than the second day and better the second day than the first. This wine definitely needs some air to show its complexity. Nose a little muted, but nice mouthfeel and a long cocoa finish
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/19/2013 - Aravind Asok wrote:
This was a beautiful brick red color. Nice earthy and herbal aromas, long finish, nice mouthfeel. A little high in alcohol (which added some sweetness), but a very nice wine overall.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment