2003 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 90.6 points

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  2/6/2021 - hrazdiiv Likes this wine: 91 Points

  A very nice surprise here. Not knowing if either the producer or vintage would stand up to aging, I really enjoyed this bottle. Wine shows a nice medium purple/crimson red with evident bricking at the rim. Nose was just a touch "wobbly" on first approach as some of the more stewed elements dominated but this quickly gave way to nice notes of cassis, black currant, and baking spices. Palate also started a bit discombobuated but found its footing with nicely rounded tannin, medium viscosity and a nicely complimented beam of mature fruit. Apparently this wine has some merlot in it, but this was not apparent to me - I would've guessed 100% cab if asked blind, given the structure still appeared to be somewhat shy of maturity at 17yrs. I haven't tried their single vineyard bottling but this line strikes me as offering the best value. Very glad I tried this.

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  9/14/2019 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Every palate is different and this wine was a little light in both texture and finish. The wine was smooth and moderate lasting with a low acidity and light tannins, but was alos light on the dark fruit and currant that I enjoy in my cabs. I can't say I disliked it OR either state that I was over impressed, but it does fit those persons who prefer a Pinot Noir, but occasionally drink a cabernet. Definite consume soon (within 12 - 18 months).

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  5/31/2019 - mattlieber Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Luscious and velvety smooth with all sorts of florals and aromatics and mouthfeel at 16 years old! This bottle really could have gone another year or two before any major loss of body or fruit. We enjoyed this wine w grilled steaks and veggies.

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  3/5/2017 - Tarpon222 wrote: 90 Points

  Enjoyed along with some other older Napa cabs. This one won out. Of course, fruit is gone but still Very nice.

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  6/29/2016 - vkcellars wrote: 92 Points

  I was very surprised that this wine held up great from a vintage not well known for aging. Fruit was still bright, tannins were still present and the wine was well balanced.

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