Bought this almost a decade ago and after reading other tasting notes, I decided to finally open it up.
Didn’t decant. On the nose, rich bold red fruits, oak, toffee, all nicely integrated. On the palette, here’s where it seemed a bit disjointed. Still some slight tannins with some heat but echos the nose with coffee and finishes a little bitter. Typical Napa. Hopefully this wasn’t over the hill. So drink up.
Ok after decanting 30min it softened and opened up. Nice finish and bitter finish is now gone.
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6/20/2018 - winemanintheden wrote: 91 Points
Bought this almost a decade ago and after reading other tasting notes, I decided to finally open it up.
Didn’t decant. On the nose, rich bold red fruits, oak, toffee, all nicely integrated. On the palette, here’s where it seemed a bit disjointed. Still some slight tannins with some heat but echos the nose with coffee and finishes a little bitter. Typical Napa. Hopefully this wasn’t over the hill. So drink up.
Ok after decanting 30min it softened and opened up. Nice finish and bitter finish is now gone.
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9/21/2016 - xuaeinw wrote: 92 Points
Thought this wine would be over the hill. Actually, it's not. Took about an hour to open up.
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12/25/2012 - xuaeinw wrote: 92 Points
This wine is still holding up well.
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8/26/2012 - xuaeinw wrote: 92 Points
Mature Napa style cab. Very enjoyable.
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11/9/2011 - xuaeinw wrote: 91 Points
Now in the middle of its drinking window which should continue for several years.
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