This needed a decant vs. the 2000 Maya which we had along side it. Solid fruit, but much more about the earth, stone, and well-framed finish than was the Maya which was all about the fruit. This really shows the Cab Franc and was great with food. Would still be drinking now. A-
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Showed similar to other bottles, but overall a very nice wine that shows fruit but more earth than anything else, and a good finish but a bit simple overall at this stage. Very nice on its own, but the '97 DV cab followed and showed the difference between very good and great. A-
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Remarkably good showing for its age. This is not as full and complex as the '97 DV Cabernet we had along side it, but has a solid nose and is still showing fruit and a nice finish. 2 of 4 enjoyed it more than the Cab, feeling it was more balanced and better with food. I preferred the Cab, but enjoyed the Cab Franc. Drink up. A-
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11/29/2015 - MC wrote:
PNP. Outstanding. A.
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10/8/2015 - MC wrote:
Similar to last note but really enjoyable. A-
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7/21/2014 - MC wrote:
This needed a decant vs. the 2000 Maya which we had along side it. Solid fruit, but much more about the earth, stone, and well-framed finish than was the Maya which was all about the fruit. This really shows the Cab Franc and was great with food. Would still be drinking now. A-
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1/8/2012 - MC wrote:
Showed similar to other bottles, but overall a very nice wine that shows fruit but more earth than anything else, and a good finish but a bit simple overall at this stage. Very nice on its own, but the '97 DV cab followed and showed the difference between very good and great. A-
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10/1/2011 - MC wrote:
Remarkably good showing for its age. This is not as full and complex as the '97 DV Cabernet we had along side it, but has a solid nose and is still showing fruit and a nice finish. 2 of 4 enjoyed it more than the Cab, feeling it was more balanced and better with food. I preferred the Cab, but enjoyed the Cab Franc. Drink up. A-
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