This showed very well after a 2 hour decant. Much better than the shorter decant we gave the previous bottle so I would suggest opening these early at this point.
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Nice bottle that paired well with some grilled hamburgers. Hints of licorice and raspberry on the nose. Refined tannins that are still present with good acidity. Some cola flavor. Good PnP but improved after 2 hours opening (no decant).
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Drinking so good right now, tasting notes consistent with other notes.
Very approachable pnp, but really opens up an hour plus in. I have never been able to have a bottle make it past 2 hours before its all gone to know if it continues to get better.
My feeling is that the wine is not tight enough to hold together past 3 hours and the wine was made to pnp or a short decant window. Not trying to take away from the positive notes, but actually consider this a great first bottle while another that needs time can get the time. Cheers
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Nose of red raspberry and licorice, a bit of tar. Taste was thick blackberry jam, there was some fresh red fruit that was vibrant and enjoyable. Overall, the wine was soft and round with well integrated flavors. It opened nicely over about an hour of drinking to become an excellent wine. Went well with cheese, but is such a treat that pairing it only with conversation is preferable.
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Lovely wine - drinking well but will probably continue to resolve in bottle. Better with food. Blend of blue and red fruits. Slight cola / root beer. Tannins refined but present / pairs well with beef.
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This is still a bit young, and likely needs 3-5 more years to hit full potential. Fantastic fruit combo of blueberry, blackberry and raspberry. Good acid and tannic structure should carry the fruit for another 10 years.
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My god this was good. Too late in the night for a proper tasting note but much better than I remember from the winery so glad I have 5 bottles left. Hilghy recommend
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PnP, with about 30 minute decant in the glass. This was much better than last time i tasted this at the winery. Elegant, with violets, red licorice and bing cherry. This is drinking really great right now, but should hold up for the next 3 years without issue
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12/7/2021 - Markie_Sharkie Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine seems to get better each year. Notes of dark cherry and licorice on the nose. Dark cherry and other dark fruits with good acidity on finish.
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8/2/2021 - wlayne Likes this wine: 91 Points
This showed very well after a 2 hour decant. Much better than the shorter decant we gave the previous bottle so I would suggest opening these early at this point.
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7/4/2021 - Markie_Sharkie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice bottle that paired well with some grilled hamburgers. Hints of licorice and raspberry on the nose. Refined tannins that are still present with good acidity. Some cola flavor. Good PnP but improved after 2 hours opening (no decant).
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11/8/2020 - wlayne Likes this wine: 90 Points
Outstanding, drink now or hold
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7/23/2020 - jc510 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking so good right now, tasting notes consistent with other notes.
Very approachable pnp, but really opens up an hour plus in. I have never been able to have a bottle make it past 2 hours before its all gone to know if it continues to get better.
My feeling is that the wine is not tight enough to hold together past 3 hours and the wine was made to pnp or a short decant window.
Not trying to take away from the positive notes, but actually consider this a great first bottle while another that needs time can get the time.
Cheers
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5/8/2020 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose of red raspberry and licorice, a bit of tar. Taste was thick blackberry jam, there was some fresh red fruit that was vibrant and enjoyable. Overall, the wine was soft and round with well integrated flavors. It opened nicely over about an hour of drinking to become an excellent wine. Went well with cheese, but is such a treat that pairing it only with conversation is preferable.
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4/4/2020 - Markie_Sharkie wrote: 92 Points
Very nice Napa Cab. Good structure with refined tannins and nice acidity. Dark fruit, hint of cocoa, and leather. Plenty of years left in these.
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6/10/2019 - Valbonne Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely wine - drinking well but will probably continue to resolve in bottle. Better with food. Blend of blue and red fruits. Slight cola / root beer. Tannins refined but present / pairs well with beef.
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12/18/2018 - mpg452 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Big and beautiful CA Cab.
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12/1/2018 - ScottPreston wrote: 94 Points
This is still a bit young, and likely needs 3-5 more years to hit full potential. Fantastic fruit combo of blueberry, blackberry and raspberry. Good acid and tannic structure should carry the fruit for another 10 years.
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11/5/2018 - Rico100 wrote: 94 Points
Classic cab
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2/3/2018 - Petrusha Likes this wine: 95 Points
Lovely, fruity with great nose.
Very versatile.
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1/27/2018 - ciesel Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very friendly napa cab with lots of dark fruit. Although alcohol is 15.1% no noticeable burn. Overall very nice albeit not great.
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11/17/2017 - jnocera Likes this wine: 93 Points
My god this was good. Too late in the night for a proper tasting note but much better than I remember from the winery so glad I have 5 bottles left. Hilghy recommend
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10/1/2017 - pdonnino wrote:
Shipping to Franks
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8/21/2017 - ScottPreston wrote: 94 Points
PnP, with about 30 minute decant in the glass. This was much better than last time i tasted this at the winery. Elegant, with violets, red licorice and bing cherry. This is drinking really great right now, but should hold up for the next 3 years without issue
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12/22/2016 - Paully wrote: 90 Points
seems to be coming around..
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8/10/2016 - milwaukeewino wrote:
Big ripe fruits. And sweet and maybe some refermentation.
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