Very good. Had some life & grip left but after ~20 mins in a decanter was in a great spot. Dry green herbs, some eucalyptus, black cherries (both fresh & dried), touch of anise Medium body, nice mostly-integrated tannin, flavors that hang around
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Tight still, but really very, very good. Just starting to crack open at the 90 minute mark of a PnP, showing graphite, deep ripe blackberry/cassis fruit, savory green herbal interior, and judicious oak atop a well balanced wine from a deft creative hand. Last glass was blazingly good. This is showing even more structure than in 2013, and I'd leave this for another decade. Seriously. Wish this wasn't bottle #3 of 4, I should have waited. 92 pts, with another point or two of upside possible.
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Enjoyed this. A solid, old school cali cab. Big and tannic, with nice intensity of fruit. Nothing earth shattering here, but its an honest wine that can be consumed now with some tannin friendly food or cellared for future development.
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7/24/2021 - cobbpa Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good. Had some life & grip left but after ~20 mins in a decanter was in a great spot. Dry green herbs, some eucalyptus, black cherries (both fresh & dried), touch of anise Medium body, nice mostly-integrated tannin, flavors that hang around
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10/4/2015 - rralls wrote: 91 Points
Needs more time. Still as fresh as can be.
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3/18/2015 - sawira wrote: 92 Points
Tight still, but really very, very good. Just starting to crack open at the 90 minute mark of a PnP, showing graphite, deep ripe blackberry/cassis fruit, savory green herbal interior, and judicious oak atop a well balanced wine from a deft creative hand. Last glass was blazingly good. This is showing even more structure than in 2013, and I'd leave this for another decade. Seriously. Wish this wasn't bottle #3 of 4, I should have waited. 92 pts, with another point or two of upside possible.
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1/12/2014 - Chris Newport wrote:
Enjoyed this. A solid, old school cali cab. Big and tannic, with nice intensity of fruit. Nothing earth shattering here, but its an honest wine that can be consumed now with some tannin friendly food or cellared for future development.
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11/9/2013 - jon_goodman1 wrote: 91 Points
dark fruits that are well balanced. Small hint of acid but drinking very well. Can drink now or age a little longer
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