Dark inky color, full bodied, big, firm, complex but balanced, brooding ripe sweet dark berry - blackberry & black raspberry fruit flavors, tones of cassis, spice, lead pencil - firm but smooth nicely integrated polished tannins on a full lingering finish.
Pleasantly surprised this was still holding up so well. Very nice wine, good with food. Not over the top, good fruit, decent balance. Went well with flank steak.
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This wine is truly great. Way beyond what people are claiming. I think most of their wines age nicer but this one in particular is great. I'd definitely drink soon but guarantee you will enjoy it. Fungal, coffee, with just hints of fruit. Definitely sad it is my last!
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Decanted 1hr through an aerator, purchased this bottle in 4/09 stored in 52 to 54 degree eviorment. Complex nose of plum, black cherry, licorice, anise and just a hint of coffee, similar on the palate, with fully integrated tannins and outstanding balance. If this bottle is indicative of other bottle of Frederick I would drink sooner than later. Very good!
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4/3/2020 - no leashes wrote: 89 Points
Similar notes to last bottle a couple years ago. Nice dark fruit but a bit syrupy and not as structured or elegant as other WA state cabs.
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11/22/2018 - rmcnees wrote: 92 Points
Dark inky color, full bodied, big, firm, complex but balanced, brooding ripe sweet dark berry - blackberry & black raspberry fruit flavors, tones of cassis, spice, lead pencil - firm but smooth nicely integrated polished tannins on a full lingering finish.
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8/9/2017 - wine4ever wrote: 89 Points
Pleasantly surprised this was still holding up so well. Very nice wine, good with food. Not over the top, good fruit, decent balance. Went well with flank steak.
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1/25/2016 - lirvingham wrote: 92 Points
This wine is truly great. Way beyond what people are claiming. I think most of their wines age nicer but this one in particular is great. I'd definitely drink soon but guarantee you will enjoy it. Fungal, coffee, with just hints of fruit. Definitely sad it is my last!
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11/20/2015 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
Decanted 1hr through an aerator, purchased this bottle in 4/09 stored in 52 to 54 degree eviorment. Complex nose of plum, black cherry, licorice, anise and just a hint of coffee, similar on the palate, with fully integrated tannins and outstanding balance. If this bottle is indicative of other bottle of Frederick I would drink sooner than later. Very good!
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