Decanted one hour. This is delicious old school Cali Cab. The nose emphasises red currant, cigar box, and lead pencil aromas. The palate is very much alive, medium bodied, the tannin fully resolved with red currant, licorice, and tobacco coming through. This was delicious and a joy to drink albeit it lacks much complexity.
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Well, I've never had the pleasure of Chateau Margaux, but if this 35 year old CAB is close to that Benchmark- WOW. Just absolutely perfect with a great floral, completely smooth, beautiful flavors of dark berry that all improved over the few hours of Double Magnum pleasure. The perfect party accessory that made the Celebration that much more special. One of the very first Spottswoode vintages- I am now a FAN!
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BLACK CHERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES IN THE NOSE WITH JAMMY FRUIT IN THE FLAVOR, BLACK CHERRIES AND BLACKCURRANTS. ELEGANT WINE WITH A MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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3/10/2020 - mclanew Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted one hour. This is delicious old school Cali Cab. The nose emphasises red currant, cigar box, and lead pencil aromas. The palate is very much alive, medium bodied, the tannin fully resolved with red currant, licorice, and tobacco coming through. This was delicious and a joy to drink albeit it lacks much complexity.
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3/14/2019 - Herb K Likes this wine:
What a beautiful wine — somewhat over the hill in terms fruit — but still lovely, soft and balanced.
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5/29/2018 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Well, I've never had the pleasure of Chateau Margaux, but if this 35 year old CAB is close to that Benchmark- WOW. Just absolutely perfect with a great floral, completely smooth, beautiful flavors of dark berry that all improved over the few hours of Double Magnum pleasure. The perfect party accessory that made the Celebration that much more special. One of the very first Spottswoode vintages- I am now a FAN!
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3/6/2010 - TimF wrote:
Very enjoyable, fully mature Napa Cab. Good stuff.
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7/13/2003 - buckeye76 wrote: 92 Points
BLACK CHERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES IN THE NOSE WITH JAMMY FRUIT IN THE FLAVOR, BLACK CHERRIES AND BLACKCURRANTS. ELEGANT WINE WITH A MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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