saturated red with purple tones and a nose of raspberries, blackberries intermixed with new oak and herbal undertones, entry was pleasant although a bit overmanufactured, body was supple with light nuances of fruit and spice since most tertiary flavors seemed a bit cooked (must be a valley floor fruit that reached full maturity before phenolic ripeness. Enjoyable bottle of wine, especially with steak (celebrating Cathy's 50th bday at The Benjamin Steakhouse NYC (11-02-12). I still prefer higher altitudes for Napa or Sonoma when it comes to these reds.
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Very easy to drink, light-to-medium bodied Cab. Black currant, vanilla & cedar on the nose. The black currant follows on the palate as does a certain creaminess. Subtle tannins. Very enjoyable. Drink now with modest aeration and for at least another 4-5 years.
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11/7/2012 - farinas wrote: 88 Points
saturated red with purple tones and a nose of raspberries, blackberries intermixed with new oak and herbal undertones, entry was pleasant although a bit overmanufactured, body was supple with light nuances of fruit and spice since most tertiary flavors seemed a bit cooked (must be a valley floor fruit that reached full maturity before phenolic ripeness. Enjoyable bottle of wine, especially with steak (celebrating Cathy's 50th bday at The Benjamin Steakhouse NYC (11-02-12). I still prefer higher altitudes for Napa or Sonoma when it comes to these reds.
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9/8/2012 - Oakjeff wrote: 90 Points
Very easy to drink, light-to-medium bodied Cab. Black currant, vanilla & cedar on the nose. The black currant follows on the palate as does a certain creaminess. Subtle tannins. Very enjoyable. Drink now with modest aeration and for at least another 4-5 years.
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6/3/2012 - lgermain wrote:
Concert with king, Pecora, Cotroneo, Mattia and Buchta
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5/14/2012 - Oakjeff wrote: 88 Points
Lighter bodied Cab. Good structure and solid flavors.
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4/26/2012 - Oakjeff wrote: 89 Points
Well made, good structure and body. A nice herbal streak cuts through the dried berry flavors. Impeccably smooth mouthfeel.
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