Not a lot of notes on this to know how it might have been a few years ago. My impression of this wine is that it is not really holding well. Although not much experience with N&N in the present, I know that 2005-2014 these wines were iconic representations of the AVA from which the grapes were sourced. A note on this wine in 2016 seems to show the cassis notes. There just wasn't a lot of the blackberry cassis. It was very muted despite the wine being opened for probably 5 hrs before I experienced it. I get a fair amount of limestone grit, shale and or graphite in SLV wines and I was definitely getting this. It seems like the fruit had taken a back seat and was a touch put of balance. Could the fruit be asleep? Possibly. A little disjointed, but a 2009 N&N Cabernet is always a good way to end a day!!! As far as it goes, this bottle could potentially be in a dumb phase right now. I'd hold these for 6 months to see if it pushes through!
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Enjoyed on National Drink Wine Day, great selection from the cellar. Last bottle of the '09 Copper Streak & it did not disappoint. Flavors of dark berries & cassis, extremely smooth & fun to drink. Wish I had more......
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1/22/2022 - mflesh wrote:
Not a lot of notes on this to know how it might have been a few years ago. My impression of this wine is that it is not really holding well. Although not much experience with N&N in the present, I know that 2005-2014 these wines were iconic representations of the AVA from which the grapes were sourced. A note on this wine in 2016 seems to show the cassis notes. There just wasn't a lot of the blackberry cassis. It was very muted despite the wine being opened for probably 5 hrs before I experienced it. I get a fair amount of limestone grit, shale and or graphite in SLV wines and I was definitely getting this. It seems like the fruit had taken a back seat and was a touch put of balance. Could the fruit be asleep? Possibly. A little disjointed, but a 2009 N&N Cabernet is always a good way to end a day!!! As far as it goes, this bottle could potentially be in a dumb phase right now. I'd hold these for 6 months to see if it pushes through!
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11/24/2017 - Rcramesh wrote:
Liked Quarry better .had this second
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2/18/2016 - AAJR Likes this wine: 93 Points
Enjoyed on National Drink Wine Day, great selection from the cellar. Last bottle of the '09 Copper Streak & it did not disappoint. Flavors of dark berries & cassis, extremely smooth & fun to drink. Wish I had more......
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1/2/2016 - Trolson wrote: 91 Points
Very good though expectations were a bit higher. And, had nose, body and complexity.
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11/8/2015 - Asmiller wrote: 92 Points
Very good
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