Still a deep purple colour, but it's definitely not the brilliant purple it tends to be on release. On the nose, not so far away from how it is in youth, rich blackcurrant with a green pepper accent. Maybe a touch of plum now, but not too far away from how it would have been in youth.
On the palate, it's still holding up well. Acidity is nicely judged, matching up nicely to the still youthful rich fruit. The green pepper is there on the finish, but more subtly than on the nose.
Clearly it's more than survived and I could even see it doing another 3-4 years. Not bad for such a cheap wine. I don't see any real aged complexity, but perhaps age has calmed the vibrant but simple flavour profile down a touch.
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3/27/2010 - Ian S wrote:
Still a deep purple colour, but it's definitely not the brilliant purple it tends to be on release. On the nose, not so far away from how it is in youth, rich blackcurrant with a green pepper accent. Maybe a touch of plum now, but not too far away from how it would have been in youth.
On the palate, it's still holding up well. Acidity is nicely judged, matching up nicely to the still youthful rich fruit. The green pepper is there on the finish, but more subtly than on the nose.
Clearly it's more than survived and I could even see it doing another 3-4 years. Not bad for such a cheap wine. I don't see any real aged complexity, but perhaps age has calmed the vibrant but simple flavour profile down a touch.
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6/1/2007 - dhw wrote: 89 Points
great wine, value.
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10/31/2006 - thevandelindes wrote: 90 Points
Enjoyed with a NY Steak with Chimmichuri. Excellent Cab for the price. Lots of Oak on the finish.
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10/30/2006 - Halcyn wrote:
Good
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9/17/2006 - blacky wrote: 89 Points
Great value. Tastes great 15 minutes after uncorking. Really well put together for drinking NOW. This wine is so good it's almost refreshing.
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