1949 Inglenook Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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  9/5/2005 - cofidis2 wrote: 100 Points

  WOW! I can see why this is considered an American cult classic. Drank this with a Filet Mignon with friends. I didn't take super detailed notes as I was enjoying my company of friends (and I was the also the one cooking dinner). As soon as the cork came out (in one piece) the smell of fruit hit me like a brick. The nose was almost port like. I've never seen this old (or young for that matter) of an American Cabernet with a nose that powerful. The color was coffee like, a dark brown fading to amber on the edges. There was no alcohol or heat what-so-ever, just pure fruit. It was amazing that an American Cabernet could last this long and still retain the freshness that it had. It very much reminded me of a very old vintage port in color and nose, yet the flavor was pure old school Napa Cabernet. This was truly the best American Cabernet that I have ever had. If I had to score it...100 pts!!

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