I had a well-stored bottle; no decanting. Tannins are soft, and the wine is smooth, still with good color and fine Napa nose. The flavors are well-knit, and there remains enough acidity to give the wine some pop. Very lovely glassful, quite enjoyable, with true Stags Leap character.
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Still in very good shape; opened right up. Some tannins particularly on the back, vanilla, dark slightly sweet fruit with a solid finish. I think this might have another year or two. Not sure why we drank this so early on Christmas day, should have 95' Tresor first which was a little disappointing
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Well it is a great wine that is likely just over it's peak. Color is a bit brown on the edges, nose is still very good. Seemed a bit soft right out of the bottle, made me think it was well over the hill. But, as it took on some air it came a bit more alive. It is still a very good wine, probably just a bit over the hill but I am still enjoying it very much. In fact I am going back to raise my rating to 91. Don't wait, Drink it Now
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11/20/2018 - NapaDoc Likes this wine: 92 Points
I had a well-stored bottle; no decanting. Tannins are soft, and the wine is smooth, still with good color and fine Napa nose. The flavors are well-knit, and there remains enough acidity to give the wine some pop. Very lovely glassful, quite enjoyable, with true Stags Leap character.
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11/20/2016 - Jan Scott Likes this wine:
Close to being beyond ready to drink. Lighter style, fruity yet dry.
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6/6/2015 - wine maestro wrote: 88 Points
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12/25/2014 - nmoreilly wrote: 91 Points
Still in very good shape; opened right up. Some tannins particularly on the back, vanilla, dark slightly sweet fruit with a solid finish. I think this might have another year or two. Not sure why we drank this so early on Christmas day, should have 95' Tresor first which was a little disappointing
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7/6/2013 - danscellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Well it is a great wine that is likely just over it's peak. Color is a bit brown on the edges, nose is still very good. Seemed a bit soft right out of the bottle, made me think it was well over the hill. But, as it took on some air it came a bit more alive. It is still a very good wine, probably just a bit over the hill but I am still enjoying it very much. In fact I am going back to raise my rating to 91. Don't wait, Drink it Now
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