I am impressed, but a bit let down. Likely fruit owned by the Young's, a lot of this fruit has left the stage. But. There is still some black cherry throughout. Getting a hint of... coconut? Leathery. Definitely past its prime but a nice history lesson nevertheless. Gets a 90 from me for still being relevant.
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bottle condition was perfect- fill high into the neck with a nice cork when pulled- barely any bricking onthe edge; mature silky tannins, with wonderful earthy mineral flavors along with cassis, currants, raspberry, and a touch of mocha and dried herbs... for a 21 year old wine, this is firing on all cylinders. a beautiful well aged cabernet.
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6/7/2019 - mflesh wrote: 89 Points
I am impressed, but a bit let down. Likely fruit owned by the Young's, a lot of this fruit has left the stage. But. There is still some black cherry throughout. Getting a hint of... coconut? Leathery. Definitely past its prime but a nice history lesson nevertheless. Gets a 90 from me for still being relevant.
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6/14/2012 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
George Kautzman Old Cali Cellar Picks Tasted Blind (The Plumed Horse Restaurant, Saratoga, California): Very dark red violet color; mature, weedy, light mint, ripe currant, iodine nose; mature, plum, weedy, light mint, ripe currant, iodine palate; medium-plus finish (13.3% alcohol)
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1/18/2009 - JDBwine wrote:
just not good
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1/31/2008 - SteelerFan wrote: 83 Points
I think this wine was simply past its prime. It retained a reasonable nose and some structure, and was not turned, but the fruit was gone.
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10/8/2006 - jonnyoro wrote:
bottle condition was perfect- fill high into the neck with a nice cork when pulled- barely any bricking onthe edge; mature silky tannins, with wonderful earthy mineral flavors along with cassis, currants, raspberry, and a touch of mocha and dried herbs... for a 21 year old wine, this is firing on all cylinders. a beautiful well aged cabernet.
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