Anything But (still) Chardonnay - ABC wines | Q3 Wine Club (The Apt): Palatte cleanser of a red wine! Which only works in situations where it's mostly white wines. This was a pretty nice standard Napa cab. I like what some years of age does. This was drinking very nicely right now. The fruit becomes a bit less intense and the spice side comes out a bit more. Nice to try. Overshadowed a touch by the whites and the heat of the day.
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On the one hand, this one has some cinnamon spice, black pepper finish, blackberry start, herbal middle. On the other hand, the acidity and the tannin were allowing this one to show its true potential and the tannins on this wine have definitely softened and integrated. Simply put, this wine is singing tonight. In the perfect place where tannins have softened, fruit is at the height, and acidity is in check. I don't know how much longer this one will be where it is right now, but definitely taking advantage of this one tonight!
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Last bottle (375) was more like the first, which is to say TIRED. Just noting to keep track, as these have been quite spotty. Happy to be through them at this point.
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2/4/2023 - Halfeel wrote: 89 Points
Still drinkable, although I think several years past its peak. I will be finished up my 4 remaining half bottles fairly soon.
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6/22/2019 - Bachus Maling wrote: 92 Points
Solid Napa Cab. Still a ton of fruit and well balanced. Have two more 750mls left and still drinking great. Finish by the end of 2019.
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7/14/2018 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Anything But (still) Chardonnay - ABC wines | Q3 Wine Club (The Apt): Palatte cleanser of a red wine! Which only works in situations where it's mostly white wines. This was a pretty nice standard Napa cab. I like what some years of age does. This was drinking very nicely right now. The fruit becomes a bit less intense and the spice side comes out a bit more. Nice to try. Overshadowed a touch by the whites and the heat of the day.
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6/29/2018 - mflesh wrote:
On the one hand, this one has some cinnamon spice, black pepper finish, blackberry start, herbal middle. On the other hand, the acidity and the tannin were allowing this one to show its true potential and the tannins on this wine have definitely softened and integrated. Simply put, this wine is singing tonight. In the perfect place where tannins have softened, fruit is at the height, and acidity is in check. I don't know how much longer this one will be where it is right now, but definitely taking advantage of this one tonight!
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5/9/2018 - studleytrey wrote: flawed
Last bottle (375) was more like the first, which is to say TIRED. Just noting to keep track, as these have been quite spotty. Happy to be through them at this point.
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