Killed this one off a couple weeks ago; opened 12/15. No notes, but no regrets pulling the cork. Three more to go; I'll not rush. Cathy makes them to age well, no exception here.
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At Bar Boulud this evening, just a great bottle of old school, well aged, restrained and elegant Cali Cab. Still ruby in color, lovely medium intense nose of blackberry and blueberry with some pine/eucalyptus notes, terrifically harmonious mouthfeel with well integrated tannins, a wonderfully balanced ABV at 12.8%, plush black fruits, and a generous finish. This is drinking perfectly now, its a lesson in restraint and shows how well this traditional style of Cali cab can age.
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1/5/2020 - rjquillin Likes this wine:
Killed this one off a couple weeks ago; opened 12/15. No notes, but no regrets pulling the cork. Three more to go; I'll not rush. Cathy makes them to age well, no exception here.
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3/9/2014 - klezman wrote:
Right from PnP this was great. Truffle, cassis, earth, intensity, plum, etc. Perfectly balanced and delicious.
Continued to get better over the next couple horus in the dencanter. Just a delicious and balanced wine. In a great window right now, imo.
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6/25/2012 - PJRONeill wrote: 93 Points
At Bar Boulud this evening, just a great bottle of old school, well aged, restrained and elegant Cali Cab. Still ruby in color, lovely medium intense nose of blackberry and blueberry with some pine/eucalyptus notes, terrifically harmonious mouthfeel with well integrated tannins, a wonderfully balanced ABV at 12.8%, plush black fruits, and a generous finish. This is drinking perfectly now, its a lesson in restraint and shows how well this traditional style of Cali cab can age.
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1/21/2012 - sfern Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking beautifully now, gorgeous nose; find a reason to open one asap!
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9/20/2011 - no leashes wrote: 85 Points
The anise has taken over, this almost tastes port-like. Not enjoyable, will try again in a few hours.
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