Decanted at Enzo' s restaurant for over an hour. Very primary with tons of fruit up front and not much more going on at the back end. The score is indicative of the wine's balance and overall lushness. Could probably go at least another five years easily. Had in a line up with a 2012 Phelps Insignia....which completely stole the show. So tough to judge when up against a monster like that. But a nice primer to the evening with some elegant appetizers. Drink or hold.
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Came across some bottles at a nice price and decided to give it a shot in light of the 95 rating from WS. Dark ruby fruit - blackberry, currants, and dark cherry. Really smooth mid-palate (the tannins are incorporated really well) with a nice purity but a lighter profile than expected - medium/medium plus body. Nice rich flavors of cassis, some spice/licorice, and cocoa/mocha. Fairly long finish. Popped/poured but drank over a couple hours. Not much improvement with time but at a nice drinking point. A nice vintage vintage of this wine - no surprise of the 95 rating from WA. 100% cab.
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I did't think this was gonna be in my lane, but damn it was really good. I was surprised by how much balance and restraint it showed despite the obvious power. very nice!
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12/16/2023 - Bodyfxr wrote: 94 Points
Decanted at Enzo' s restaurant for over an hour. Very primary with tons of fruit up front and not much more going on at the back end. The score is indicative of the wine's balance and overall lushness. Could probably go at least another five years easily. Had in a line up with a 2012 Phelps Insignia....which completely stole the show. So tough to judge when up against a monster like that. But a nice primer to the evening with some elegant appetizers. Drink or hold.
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5/4/2023 - Matty the wine collector Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious right out of the bottle. Opened up nicely over two hours. A little alcohol forward but wonderful balance otherwise.
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3/11/2023 - Badmonkey wrote: 94 Points
Came across some bottles at a nice price and decided to give it a shot in light of the 95 rating from WS. Dark ruby fruit - blackberry, currants, and dark cherry. Really smooth mid-palate (the tannins are incorporated really well) with a nice purity but a lighter profile than expected - medium/medium plus body. Nice rich flavors of cassis, some spice/licorice, and cocoa/mocha. Fairly long finish. Popped/poured but drank over a couple hours. Not much improvement with time but at a nice drinking point. A nice vintage vintage of this wine - no surprise of the 95 rating from WA. 100% cab.
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1/22/2022 - mattstolz11 Likes this wine: 94 Points
I did't think this was gonna be in my lane, but damn it was really good. I was surprised by how much balance and restraint it showed despite the obvious power. very nice!
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11/21/2021 - Chateau g2pa Likes this wine: 95 Points
Needed an hour to open up and then was fantastic.
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