Pleasantly mellow, almost sweet (figuratively speaking) and as delicate as a Cabernet Sauvignon gets. Has the right touch of oak. Redid this review as I've been enjoying this vintage more each time I drink it--ages better than I'd have expected. (Updated 2021-03)
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The dark ruby/dark fruit and oak get you excited for what's to come but after a short burst of plumb and blackberry it's all over...no mid pallet or finish and it leaves you with disagreeable tannins and acidity. I doubt that it will improve with time.
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Nose of dark fruit, tobacco leaf, some vanilla and oak. Tastes of raspberries and plum. Biting peppery finish; not tannins. Don't recall first try conditions; 2nd of two purchased, opened for 3 hours, not likely to revisit. Second day softened a bit, still not pleasant. 3,17,5,2,3;50=80
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9/30/2019 - tanguero8 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pleasantly mellow, almost sweet (figuratively speaking) and as delicate as a Cabernet Sauvignon gets. Has the right touch of oak. Redid this review as I've been enjoying this vintage more each time I drink it--ages better than I'd have expected. (Updated 2021-03)
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8/14/2019 - Alok Kapoor Likes this wine: 87 Points
Simple. Pleasant. Short finish.
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10/24/2018 - J.mann Does not like this wine: 85 Points
The dark ruby/dark fruit and oak get you excited for what's to come but after a short burst of plumb and blackberry it's all over...no mid pallet or finish and it leaves you with disagreeable tannins and acidity. I doubt that it will improve with time.
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11/22/2017 - bnugee149 wrote: 85 Points
Bien bon avec nourriture piquante ou type super bowl. Assez goûteux.
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8/13/2017 - Tim & Kathy wrote: 80 Points
Nose of dark fruit, tobacco leaf, some vanilla and oak. Tastes of raspberries and plum. Biting peppery finish; not tannins. Don't recall first try conditions; 2nd of two purchased, opened for 3 hours, not likely to revisit. Second day softened a bit, still not pleasant.
3,17,5,2,3;50=80
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