What a difference 4 years makes. Opened and poured a nice garnet colored wine with no sign of bricking on the rim. The green streak noted previously has disappeared leaving a nice smooth bottle of wine. The predomininat flavors were black fruit (blackberry, cassis, black currants) a touch of pepper and some pencil lead. The tannins have fallen off, but the wine remained youthful and properly cellared, still has 2-3 years left, perhaps more. A great example of how a California cab can evolve with some age.
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My last Mag of this wine. Boo hoo! Decanted short term and the fruit was briming right off the bat. Different than the last time i had this same mag about 2 or 3 years ago. Drinking nicely. Cured St Clement Cab. Need I say more.
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7/8/2013 - EMichels wrote: 90 Points
A bit of heat; Reasonable bite; A bit big
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2/16/2013 - cellar designer wrote: 89 Points
Pretty in the glass, acceptable Nose and Finish, soft Tannin's, Fruit lingering but the Green is there and wont go away.
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2/4/2012 - vinolovers wrote: 94 Points
What a difference 4 years makes. Opened and poured a nice garnet colored wine with no sign of bricking on the rim. The green streak noted previously has disappeared leaving a nice smooth bottle of wine. The predomininat flavors were black fruit (blackberry, cassis, black currants) a touch of pepper and some pencil lead. The tannins have fallen off, but the wine remained youthful and properly cellared, still has 2-3 years left, perhaps more. A great example of how a California cab can evolve with some age.
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5/26/2010 - Snyder wrote:
good
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1/11/2009 - dougwine wrote: 93 Points
My last Mag of this wine. Boo hoo! Decanted short term and the fruit was briming right off the bat. Different than the last time i had this same mag about 2 or 3 years ago. Drinking nicely. Cured St Clement Cab. Need I say more.
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