Gave it time. First sip through 3 hours. Just not there. Initial hints of dark fruit and tobacco, with some alcohol sharpness. Taste strong tannins initially, that did not fade appreciably as it drank. Nose faded after a couple o hours. Could be this just wasn't meant for cellaring
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After the disappointing syrah I was pleasantly surprised with this cab. Looking forward to the Maximus. Agree with cherries on the nose. Not that hot - alcohol seems in balance. Nice berries, a little earthy/leathery?
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Popped and poured. Cherries on the nose but not a lot else. First sip was red berries with still a little cherry as well. Felt a little too hot but not dramatically so. Definite picking up the white pepper mixed in there which continues into the finish. Will taste again tomorrow and see if it is the same. So far, I am enjoying it and its a reasonable QPR as part of the woot package.
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1/11/2012 - Wicked Panda wrote: 81 Points
Gave it time. First sip through 3 hours. Just not there. Initial hints of dark fruit and tobacco, with some alcohol sharpness. Taste strong tannins initially, that did not fade appreciably as it drank. Nose faded after a couple o hours. Could be this just wasn't meant for cellaring
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8/27/2010 - VinumDiligo wrote: 83 Points
Kinda of weak for a cab...
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4/3/2008 - jp_howell wrote: 87 Points
After the disappointing syrah I was pleasantly surprised with this cab. Looking forward to the Maximus. Agree with cherries on the nose. Not that hot - alcohol seems in balance. Nice berries, a little earthy/leathery?
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11/27/2007 - oz_racer wrote: 84 Points
Popped and poured. Cherries on the nose but not a lot else. First sip was red berries with still a little cherry as well. Felt a little too hot but not dramatically so. Definite picking up the white pepper mixed in there which continues into the finish. Will taste again tomorrow and see if it is the same. So far, I am enjoying it and its a reasonable QPR as part of the woot package.
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11/1/2007 - rocketman234 wrote: 85 Points
Dirinkable, but nothing to write home about.
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