Nose of smoke, barnyard, and strong wet leather. Dusty palate with currant, olive brine, leather, green and red pepper, iron flecks. Fully resolved tannins, dry red fruits and red earth on a medium finish. Enjoyable drink of history that's probably on the downside.
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my previous note applies perfectly to this bottle, liked it just a bit better overall therefore the one point bump, good wine for a nite when you want a gentle quaff
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this wine was pleasurable but soft, there were no tannins left and it tasted as though it had always had low acidity, so smooth and so easy to drink, it was essentially primary and simple with nice plum-like fruit, enjoyed it for sure but not close to many of my experiences with Cali cabs from '78 to '92
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An amazing wine. Still some primary fruit left, lots of earth. So well balanced. Was lucky enough to have acquired this and got to see what an almost 30 year old, well made, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon tasted like. Truly a memorable experience!
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3/26/2022 - VAGenius Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose of smoke, barnyard, and strong wet leather. Dusty palate with currant, olive brine, leather, green and red pepper, iron flecks. Fully resolved tannins, dry red fruits and red earth on a medium finish. Enjoyable drink of history that's probably on the downside.
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6/9/2015 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 90 Points
my previous note applies perfectly to this bottle, liked it just a bit better overall therefore the one point bump, good wine for a nite when you want a gentle quaff
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2/9/2015 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 89 Points
this wine was pleasurable but soft, there were no tannins left and it tasted as though it had always had low acidity, so smooth and so easy to drink, it was essentially primary and simple with nice plum-like fruit, enjoyed it for sure but not close to many of my experiences with Cali cabs from '78 to '92
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8/31/2014 - aaronfeigin Likes this wine: 92 Points
An amazing wine. Still some primary fruit left, lots of earth. So well balanced. Was lucky enough to have acquired this and got to see what an almost 30 year old, well made, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon tasted like. Truly a memorable experience!
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9/24/2011 - aagrawal wrote: 90 Points
More interesting nose, spice; fruity palate, perfect maturity. 90
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