Nice mint and vanilla nose. Fruit is there but with a lot of wood and earth notes. Very prominent acid made it a bit harsh after opening but it softened a lot with air. More Bordeaux than Napa. Good. I’ve had earlier vintages I liked better.
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Decanted for 30 minutes prior to dinner - although fine PNP - tobacco, dried cherry / earthy / sour cherry / cedar. Palate similar but more black cherry / blackberrry - would guess Bordeaux (left bank) with some age - medium body & great structure - old world in style - if you like that style you will love this wine. Would buy again.
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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot this wine shows great Santa Cruz mountains style. Blueberry, pepper and great fresh acidity.
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2/18/2020 - Doblk wrote: 89 Points
Nice mint and vanilla nose. Fruit is there but with a lot of wood and earth notes. Very prominent acid made it a bit harsh after opening but it softened a lot with air. More Bordeaux than Napa. Good. I’ve had earlier vintages I liked better.
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3/12/2017 - discoverwine wrote: flawed
Corked. Sad panda.
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10/25/2013 - cartime Likes this wine: 90 Points
No formal notes. An Old World-styled Cab from a vintage well suited to this style. Nice value - would buy again.
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10/20/2011 - CWilliam wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for 30 minutes prior to dinner - although fine PNP - tobacco, dried cherry / earthy / sour cherry / cedar. Palate similar but more black cherry / blackberrry - would guess Bordeaux (left bank) with some age - medium body & great structure - old world in style - if you like that style you will love this wine. Would buy again.
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7/3/2011 - jamieirving wrote: 89 Points
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot this wine shows great Santa Cruz mountains style. Blueberry, pepper and great fresh acidity.
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