The real deal as an aged Napa Cab. Opaque red almost to the rim showing no signs of bricking. A nose that filled the room with blackberries, currants and an intoxicating hint of leather. Lucious full mouthfeel, with pure dark berry fruit, graphite, leather, a subtle earthiness and not a hint of raisins, rather pure fruit softening acidity and a dose of ripe, sweet tannin. A balanced extended finish. Not quite as concentrated as other cabs from this vintage that I have scored higher. Reminded me of why the world loves Napa cab.
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Quite intense and tannic. A bit austere for a California wine. Not lush but briar and deep. It is a food wine as the tannins need protein and/or fat. Good fruit background and cassis. Dark and opaque and good youthful hue. Will improve and soften. Some liked it more than me but it is a good wine experience.
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3/20/2020 - Davidalan Likes this wine: 88 Points
I would have scored higher if it hadn’t aged so much. Tannins are really mellow. As it decants it improves. Trying to forget about Coronavirus.
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11/22/2018 - bilgepump100 wrote: 92 Points
Silky smooth. A little root beer contrasted with tart cherries and herbacousness.
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8/13/2018 - hosscrow Likes this wine: 94 Points
The real deal as an aged Napa Cab. Opaque red almost to the rim showing no signs of bricking. A nose that filled the room with blackberries, currants and an intoxicating hint of leather. Lucious full mouthfeel, with pure dark berry fruit, graphite, leather, a subtle earthiness and not a hint of raisins, rather pure fruit softening acidity and a dose of ripe, sweet tannin. A balanced extended finish. Not quite as concentrated as other cabs from this vintage that I have scored higher. Reminded me of why the world loves Napa cab.
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12/25/2016 - oldwines wrote: flawed
Corked!
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12/24/2016 - Wineteacher Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite intense and tannic. A bit austere for a California wine. Not lush but briar and deep. It is a food wine as the tannins need protein and/or fat. Good fruit background and cassis. Dark and opaque and good youthful hue. Will improve and soften. Some liked it more than me but it is a good wine experience.
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