One-hour decant though a screened and aerating funnel. Moderate blueberry nose arose during decant. No sediment to speak of. Wine was clear; purple bowl to a small garnet ridge. Nose of blackberry, cedar, vanilla and some herbs. In the mouth: a melange of deep black fruits that were smooth and silky. Perfect balance. Long finish with more vanilla. Unlike others, I believe this wine is nowhere near done and is just entering its peak stage where it will be for several more years.
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Really drinking well. Good primary fruit residual. Dark fruit. Long finish. Age showing on the edge. Wish I had more to see how this would go over the next decade.
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Holding up well compared with 2013. Paired perfectly with grilled hamburger. Classic aged California Cabernet. Perhaps beyond peak. Ready to drink, but, plenty of life left in it. Nothing to add to my 2013 note. One bottle left, it will be a sad day . . .
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2/15/2022 - OenophilistMN Likes this wine: 90 Points
One-hour decant though a screened and aerating funnel. Moderate blueberry nose arose during decant. No sediment to speak of. Wine was clear; purple bowl to a small garnet ridge. Nose of blackberry, cedar, vanilla and some herbs. In the mouth: a melange of deep black fruits that were smooth and silky. Perfect balance. Long finish with more vanilla. Unlike others, I believe this wine is nowhere near done and is just entering its peak stage where it will be for several more years.
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6/25/2021 - Old Joe Likes this wine: 93 Points
Complex with a long strong finish
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4/16/2020 - Mtnmd1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really drinking well. Good primary fruit residual. Dark fruit. Long finish. Age showing on the edge. Wish I had more to see how this would go over the next decade.
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11/15/2019 - Crimea Likes this wine: 95 Points
Fantastic! Had with friends as a surprise, everyone thought it absolutely superb.
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10/22/2019 - Mark H. LeQuire wrote: 94 Points
Holding up well compared with 2013. Paired perfectly with grilled hamburger. Classic aged California Cabernet. Perhaps beyond peak. Ready to drink, but, plenty of life left in it. Nothing to add to my 2013 note. One bottle left, it will be a sad day . . .
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