Whether Ambassador Hall is a Republican or a Democrat is immaterial. Her party is very clearly Bacchus and this wine is a delight. If delicious Napa cabs are your thing, friend, place some flowers in your hair and proceed with abandon. I’m sad that this is the last of my three bottles. Looking forward to moving on to the 2008 in short order. Stored at 55 in Eurocave since release.
The fruit is still fresh, the tannins smooth, the nose showing dark berry compote and a savoriness that is enticing. Not a cerebral wine, but extremely enjoyable. Dance, satyrs, dance!
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Received a partial bottle to try from my Oenophile neighbor. Served with BBQ Ribs. Purple-Red on the pour. Full-bodied, Red Fruit on the nose with Cherries, Blackberry and Cassis on the palate. Nice, full, round mouth-feel. Subdued smooth tannins. Spouse Endorsed, A Hit!
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i see it has been nearly 2 years since I last consumed this wine. took it to the big steak house and paired it with porterhouse and the usual sides. the wine was a perfect complement to the meal. the tannins have relaxed leaving a velvety smoothness which I love in cabernet. i am happy i exercised the discipline to lay this down as it is just what I hoped it would be. sorry to see I only have 3 bottles left, but it is at its prime so will drink it up in next couple of months.
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3/28/2024 - Scooter McGraw Likes this wine: 95 Points
Whether Ambassador Hall is a Republican or a Democrat is immaterial. Her party is very clearly Bacchus and this wine is a delight. If delicious Napa cabs are your thing, friend, place some flowers in your hair and proceed with abandon. I’m sad that this is the last of my three bottles. Looking forward to moving on to the 2008 in short order. Stored at 55 in Eurocave since release.
The fruit is still fresh, the tannins smooth, the nose showing dark berry compote and a savoriness that is enticing. Not a cerebral wine, but extremely enjoyable. Dance, satyrs, dance!
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9/30/2023 - houstonjeff@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Time to drink this wine. Still tasting good, starting to decline, so won't get any better with more age.
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12/4/2022 - red freddy Likes this wine: 92 Points
14.8% abv
Received a partial bottle to try from my Oenophile neighbor.
Served with BBQ Ribs. Purple-Red on the pour. Full-bodied, Red Fruit on the nose with Cherries, Blackberry and Cassis on the palate. Nice, full, round mouth-feel. Subdued smooth tannins. Spouse Endorsed, A Hit!
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4/9/2022 - MemorialWineFan wrote:
Much better than the 2009.
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12/24/2021 - tewks wrote: 94 Points
i see it has been nearly 2 years since I last consumed this wine. took it to the big steak house and paired it with porterhouse and the usual sides. the wine was a perfect complement to the meal. the tannins have relaxed leaving a velvety smoothness which I love in cabernet. i am happy i exercised the discipline to lay this down as it is just what I hoped it would be. sorry to see I only have 3 bottles left, but it is at its prime so will drink it up in next couple of months.
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