Christmas Eve dinner, with prime rib. Opened and decanted for about 2 hours before dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The cork bork on me and lots of sediment, but that is the only flaw. Probably one of the best wines I've ever had. Hard to tell it is from Napa, very old world in style. Saveory, without any jammy or vanilla notes whatsoever. Graphite, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate on the nose. I only had a glass and a half, and I'm kind of wishing I hoarded the entire bottle for myself.
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Classic cassis nose, and a soft palette of blue and black fruit, fine tannins, balanced acidity and medium finish. Beautiful Napa cab, drinking in its prime. Surprisingly, needed little air, was delicious right after opening.
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Not complex, but very well integrated. Smooth, lovely black and blue fruit, but not overly developed. Still has another 2 years ahead of it. Less spectacular than prior bottle.
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12/24/2021 - qtsam11 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Christmas Eve dinner, with prime rib. Opened and decanted for about 2 hours before dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The cork bork on me and lots of sediment, but that is the only flaw. Probably one of the best wines I've ever had. Hard to tell it is from Napa, very old world in style. Saveory, without any jammy or vanilla notes whatsoever. Graphite, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate on the nose. I only had a glass and a half, and I'm kind of wishing I hoarded the entire bottle for myself.
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7/11/2019 - Wine2372 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Classic cassis nose, and a soft palette of blue and black fruit, fine tannins, balanced acidity and medium finish. Beautiful Napa cab, drinking in its prime. Surprisingly, needed little air, was delicious right after opening.
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5/18/2018 - Winiac wrote: 91 Points
Well balanced and finessed. Lacks the concentration that you would hope for, but the fruit flavors are classic. Pleasant finish.
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11/24/2017 - Peterkraus60 wrote: 96 Points
This wine was fantastic. It is ready to drink, full bodied and smooth. A classic expression of this wine.
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8/16/2014 - KenPlace wrote: 91 Points
Not complex, but very well integrated. Smooth, lovely black and blue fruit, but not overly developed. Still has another 2 years ahead of it. Less spectacular than prior bottle.
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