I thought this was still drinking OK, although not outstanding. Still always felt this wine was the best value for Napa Cabs. I still have two more bottles left and will probably move them forward on my to drink list before they aren't as good.
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A thoroughly enjoyable Napa Cab, which finally shows great balance and finesse after 8 years. Ripe black fruit, tobacco and subtle baking spices. The nose is still developing. Dry, but with nice black fruit; med acid and med to med (+) tannins. The alcohol appears a tad lighter than 14.5%. Full-bodied without being overbearing, it is great with food or by itself. It is fully in its optimal drinking window of which a couple of years are still left.
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I bought this based on past vintages and I like most 2011 cabs for short term drinking. This however is not to my liking, brink able though. A bit hot and not well balanced in its fruit forward fashion.
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2/15/2023 - PensFan wrote: 88 Points
I thought this was still drinking OK, although not outstanding. Still always felt this wine was the best value for Napa Cabs. I still have two more bottles left and will probably move them forward on my to drink list before they aren't as good.
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1/18/2020 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 91 Points
A thoroughly enjoyable Napa Cab, which finally shows great balance and finesse after 8 years. Ripe black fruit, tobacco and subtle baking spices. The nose is still developing. Dry, but with nice black fruit; med acid and med to med (+) tannins. The alcohol appears a tad lighter than 14.5%. Full-bodied without being overbearing, it is great with food or by itself. It is fully in its optimal drinking window of which a couple of years are still left.
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6/22/2017 - SaraAndMark wrote: 84 Points
Very dry and very little fruit... it is drinkable, but there isn't a lot of excitement to it...
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4/19/2017 - waywardsailor wrote: 91 Points
I like it as far as California cabs go. Fruit not overbearing. Could see this as an every day drinking wine.
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7/17/2016 - Mtpisgah wrote:
I bought this based on past vintages and I like most 2011 cabs for short term drinking. This however is not to my liking, brink able though. A bit hot and not well balanced in its fruit forward fashion.
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