I have had this wine numerous times before. I have loved this wine in the past. Recently got this at a Skinner auction. I do not think it was stored properly. Disappointing wine. Drank 2 bottles out of a 10 bottle lot. Hopefully this was an anomaly
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Tasted 6 wines with a small group: 4 of 6, this was double blind.
- Med, garnet, slight bricking - Savory, grilled veggies note, maybe slightly ashy, bell pepper but not too prominent, dark fruit, plum/prunes, milk chocolate, eucalyptus - Med body, med acidity, med tannins, med mineral finish
I guess Loire valley cab franc with some bottle age. Pretty far off and really enjoyed this wine.
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(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Nearly opaque purple red violet color; roasted coffee, green pepper nose; tasty, maturing, tart currant, herbs, green pepper palate with structure and good acidity; medium-plus finish 91+ points (87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot; extended skin contact of 23 days; 18 mos. in French oak, 85% new; 12.7% alcohol; not showing as well as a bottle I had 4 years previously)
3/30/2024 - Boone's Farm wrote: 88 Points
I have had this wine numerous times before. I have loved this wine in the past. Recently got this at a Skinner auction. I do not think it was stored properly. Disappointing wine. Drank 2 bottles out of a 10 bottle lot. Hopefully this was an anomaly
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1/25/2024 - Theamateurwinesnob Likes this wine:
Tasted 6 wines with a small group: 4 of 6, this was double blind.
- Med, garnet, slight bricking
- Savory, grilled veggies note, maybe slightly ashy, bell pepper but not too prominent, dark fruit, plum/prunes, milk chocolate, eucalyptus
- Med body, med acidity, med tannins, med mineral finish
I guess Loire valley cab franc with some bottle age. Pretty far off and really enjoyed this wine.
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12/8/2023 - VinoGeeko Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drank beautifully as final non dessert wine with Thanksgiving dinner..
Likely Plateaued for a while longer. Lovely!
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10/28/2023 - paulst Likes this wine: 92 Points
Some tar and leather; textured; cherry-blackberry.
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10/28/2023 - Boone's Farm Likes this wine: 94 Points
Black and red fruit. Balanced and smooth. Tobacco, cedar, and pencil shavings. Lovely wine
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