Drunk on same evening as 2011 Cliff Lede Claret which is a good wine. But this is better. Nose with lots of dark red fruit, cassis and chocolate. On palate M acid, M alcohol, M+ tannins. Much More structure here. Medium to long finish. Still young. This can easily go another decade.
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Found a 2010 at the local store. Was only able to give an hour decant but this is quite enjoyable now. A great Bordeaux style from Napa, well balanced with a nice tannin structure. I believe it’s equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Decent QPR, ceiling is probably a solid 91. I’d say best between 2021-2024.
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6/24/2023 - nicholasagonzales Likes this wine: 90 Points
Has a bite and lots of pepper. It is a mouthful with that said, the wine is starting to break down a little.
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4/21/2020 - maw246 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drunk on same evening as 2011 Cliff Lede Claret which is a good wine. But this is better. Nose with lots of dark red fruit, cassis and chocolate. On palate M acid, M alcohol, M+ tannins. Much More structure here. Medium to long finish. Still young. This can easily go another decade.
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12/12/2019 - FreshCakes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Found a 2010 at the local store. Was only able to give an hour decant but this is quite enjoyable now. A great Bordeaux style from Napa, well balanced with a nice tannin structure. I believe it’s equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Decent QPR, ceiling is probably a solid 91. I’d say best between 2021-2024.
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5/5/2019 - oenophilemoose wrote: flawed
3rd corked bottle. Purchased from online auction website. Caveat emptor.
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2/1/2019 - oenophilemoose wrote: flawed
Corked. Purchased from an online auction website. Caveat emptor.
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