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Monday, January 22, 2024 - PNP using Durand. Cork is soft but completely intact. Color is dark garnet with a hint of bricking at edges. Nose is mostly tobacco and dark plum fruit. Swishing this shows mostly oak tannin remaining but there is such fruit density that it balances pretty nicely. There is some acid here too but structure is mostly tannin c/w house style. Sipping this shows its beauty - lush fruit beginning secondary characteristics and amazing polish and length. This is pretty awesome for 29 yo CA Cabernet and would fool many with its youthfulness. I would say that this is middle of its peak drinking. Plenty left in the tank for well cellared bottles

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