I was a bit concerned when I opened up the bottle as the cork exhibited some evidence of seepage - about 2/3rds of the cork was saturated with juice. The nose of this wine is really what excites me. Dark chocolate, subtle vanilla, sour cherries and blackberries are big and unapologetic. First glass of the evening was definitely tight, but as the night progressed the bottle opened up quite nicely. I had notes of tobacco, hazelnut, and fresh mint on my final glass - just a super silky Napa cab, nice bottle.
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10/2/2020 - pipegarcia Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking beautiful right now. Fully integrate fruits and tannins. Nice acidity and mid palate. The fruit is on the bright side. Medium finish.
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10/15/2015 - lberles wrote: 87 Points
Drink now; beginning to have that port like finish.
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5/29/2009 - tooch wrote: 89 Points
Solid bottle of wine - not worth the $70 though.
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4/11/2009 - tooch wrote: 90 Points
I was a bit concerned when I opened up the bottle as the cork exhibited some evidence of seepage - about 2/3rds of the cork was saturated with juice. The nose of this wine is really what excites me. Dark chocolate, subtle vanilla, sour cherries and blackberries are big and unapologetic. First glass of the evening was definitely tight, but as the night progressed the bottle opened up quite nicely. I had notes of tobacco, hazelnut, and fresh mint on my final glass - just a super silky Napa cab, nice bottle.
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10/19/2008 - cabrnay wrote: 90 Points
needs more time
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