Excellent after breathing for several hours, before then the oak flavor and tannins overpowered the fruit. Dark ruby, full bodied. Nice fruit with a hint of chocolate, balanced with good acidity and tannins. Best with food. No deterioration from age at this point.
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decanted 60 minutes then had with grilled filet mignon. at the 60 minute mark this wine was singing. It really hit on all cylinders with dark fruit and ripe black plum on the attack joined by some pencil lead later on. Nice acidity and big time mouthfeel, more velvet than silk with soft sweet tannins.
I will say this, I came back to finish the bottle 4 hours after opening, and it had fallen off considerably the fruit had faded and the wine had taken on a bit of a bitter tinge. Not sure if the drinking window to 2020 will last that long though it is drinking great right now. Really enjoyed this
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1/19/2017 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent after breathing for several hours, before then the oak flavor and tannins overpowered the fruit. Dark ruby, full bodied. Nice fruit with a hint of chocolate, balanced with good acidity and tannins. Best with food. No deterioration from age at this point.
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5/4/2014 - Col.Harding wrote: 93 Points
This was pretty spectaclur: bold, spicy, lovely fruits but not overly ripe.
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3/18/2014 - BklynNeophyte wrote: 85 Points
Pllllluuuuuummmmm. Not for me, and I like juslyn, but not this one. Comparable:Chris Carter.
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3/27/2011 - sjdcellar wrote: 95 Points
a great drinking cab at this point - concentrated notes of creme de cassis and camphor - some chocolate and oaky finish
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2/14/2010 - Coupe 60 wrote: 92 Points
decanted 60 minutes then had with grilled filet mignon. at the 60 minute mark this wine was singing. It really hit on all cylinders with dark fruit and ripe black plum on the attack joined by some pencil lead later on. Nice acidity and big time mouthfeel, more velvet than silk with soft sweet tannins.
I will say this, I came back to finish the bottle 4 hours after opening, and it had fallen off considerably the fruit had faded and the wine had taken on a bit of a bitter tinge. Not sure if the drinking window to 2020 will last that long though it is drinking great right now. Really enjoyed this
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