Reserve fruit makes the difference! Much softer than the 1995 which is great as well. Less acid than 95 but still has great backbone. Do not decant or air it out at all. The 95 you need to for an hour. Awesome wine and top 10 all time
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Dark in color, with big rich fruit flavors that are apparent in the charming bouquet. Well rounded, with a silky finish. (Decanted about 3 hours ahead.) A delicious wine. Virtually no brown in the rim.
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4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): An initial bouquet of dark fruit and mint gives way to fresh cucumber. Black fruit on the palate but the cucumber note remains. Acidity is out of balance. No guess. Flawed, or just not a good wine? That depends on whether you believe Laube or Parker.
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7/1/2020 - bherbst4114 wrote: 95 Points
Reserve fruit makes the difference! Much softer than the 1995 which is great as well. Less acid than 95 but still has great backbone. Do not decant or air it out at all. The 95 you need to for an hour. Awesome wine and top 10 all time
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3/15/2020 - Nanda wrote: 90 Points
The Last Supper (Before the Covid-19 Shutdown) (El Ideas): Magnum. Minty red cherry aromas. Nice herb, tobacco and bell pepper notes. Classic traditional Cali Cab and still fresh with grip in this format.
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3/15/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Last Wine Dinner Before the Coronavirus Shutdown (EL Ideas - Chicago IL): Small glass, brief note. Clearly ripe and mature with a slightly sweet finish. Good weight. Good overall. I enjoyed it, others seemed to enjoy it more.
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4/27/2016 - Bruce 1er wrote: 95 Points
Dark in color, with big rich fruit flavors that are apparent in the charming bouquet. Well rounded, with a silky finish. (Decanted about 3 hours ahead.) A delicious wine. Virtually no brown in the rim.
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3/28/2015 - AllRed wrote:
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): An initial bouquet of dark fruit and mint gives way to fresh cucumber. Black fruit on the palate but the cucumber note remains. Acidity is out of balance. No guess. Flawed, or just not a good wine? That depends on whether you believe Laube or Parker.
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