Decent fruit on the nose, but it is unbalanced with the tannins on the palate and has too much green peppers to be pleasant. Unfortunately, I think this wine is past its prime and is not going to get any better...
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Solid Napa cab. Dark rich full bodied, drinking well first and second nights. Second night in particular: no spice, not hot/no harsh tannins, nice Napa fruit.
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Oaky oaked oak. Had been open for nearly 72 hours and was still drinking decently. Lost most of its fruit but still had nice structure and some depth, but obviously plenty of new american oak. Will drink well for several more years.
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decanted for about an hour. The nose had some cherry and licorice and a little leather. Very firm tannins and dry finish. pretty big mouthfeel and a decent finish. Seems that it can/should set in the cellar for a while. The score is current and a little based upon the potential.
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Needs about an hour of air to dissipate the heat that pops out at first, then blossoms into a beautiful wine with great deep dark fruit nuances and toasty baking spice notes.
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Decanted for 1 hour and it was tight as nails. Some dark fruit on the nose but with leather and mineral elements. Medium bodied with some fruit showing but masked by strong tannins. Dry and tannic on the finish. Decanted for another 24 hours and the wine opened up considerably. Still the same profile but much more approachable and gave a hint of what this wine will be in a few years time. This wine really isn't ready for drinking right now. I have a couple more bottles which i won't be touching for at least 5 years. (89+ pts)
Update: Saved one glass for another 24 hours (48 hour total decant) and this was the best glass. More fruit showing, tannins had subsided and the finish was longer although still a little dry. This confirms my opinion that this wine will be really good in about 5 years time.
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There is a reason I always love this wine. Big nose of dark fruit, cassis and some brown sugar to go along with a medium bodied, well structured palate that is nicely balanced. Dependable, pleasing, and relatively inexpensive per Napa standards.
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Much better than 6 months ago, and she will develope with another 6 to 9 months. While less fruit than 05 Claret she now shows finesse and good structure, with red currant, black cherry, and a pinch of cranberry..Nice finish with good amount of currant. Glad I have 6 more bottles to age.
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A nice claret. Big nose of balckberries, flowers and dark fruit. The taste is a bit hot and could cue more time, but it's a typical Lede.... just wonderful.
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as of now needs to be decanted for at least half-an-hour, great aroma of oak and dark fruit with some green pepper, big flavors of dark cherries, tobacco, and sweet blackberry, long, dry finish, shows some real potential, seems more focused compared to the past two vintages, still tannic, young, a good value in the next years to come
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12/11/2014 - louisl wrote: 87 Points
Decent fruit on the nose, but it is unbalanced with the tannins on the palate and has too much green peppers to be pleasant. Unfortunately, I think this wine is past its prime and is not going to get any better...
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1/16/2012 - davesdream wrote:
Solid Napa cab. Dark rich full bodied, drinking well first and second nights. Second night in particular: no spice, not hot/no harsh tannins, nice Napa fruit.
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10/3/2011 - mike.marcellin wrote: 92 Points
Good nose on open, good tannins, opened well in 45 mins. This wine was and continues to be a great value
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1/8/2011 - iamandyc wrote: 88 Points
Oaky day one but got lusher and less oaky day two. Good structure and depth.
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6/27/2010 - clericjohnbrown wrote: 85 Points
Oaky oaked oak. Had been open for nearly 72 hours and was still drinking decently. Lost most of its fruit but still had nice structure and some depth, but obviously plenty of new american oak. Will drink well for several more years.
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2/28/2010 - winosis3 wrote: 90 Points
Bit oaky and young, should probably have decanted but was impatient. Has substance 4 on the YUM
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1/8/2010 - austinwino wrote: 89 Points
decanted for about an hour. The nose had some cherry and licorice and a little leather. Very firm tannins and dry finish. pretty big mouthfeel and a decent finish. Seems that it can/should set in the cellar for a while. The score is current and a little based upon the potential.
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12/27/2009 - nate's cellar wrote: 89 Points
very nice
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12/20/2009 - CultCabKing wrote: 82 Points
open in 2011-2013, 57% cab, 36% merlot, 7% cab franc
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12/18/2009 - winopops3 wrote: 88 Points
Too much oak for me. Some fruit, but relatively short finish and tannins have not softened. Will revisit in a year or two.
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9/15/2009 - elamasters wrote: 89 Points
Needs about an hour of air to dissipate the heat that pops out at first, then blossoms into a beautiful wine with great deep dark fruit nuances and toasty baking spice notes.
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8/29/2009 - terroir wrote: 90 Points
Always very good
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8/23/2009 - Yamadori wrote: 89 Points
Decanted for 1 hour and it was tight as nails. Some dark fruit on the nose but with leather and mineral elements. Medium bodied with some fruit showing but masked by strong tannins. Dry and tannic on the finish. Decanted for another 24 hours and the wine opened up considerably. Still the same profile but much more approachable and gave a hint of what this wine will be in a few years time. This wine really isn't ready for drinking right now. I have a couple more bottles which i won't be touching for at least 5 years. (89+ pts)
Update: Saved one glass for another 24 hours (48 hour total decant) and this was the best glass. More fruit showing, tannins had subsided and the finish was longer although still a little dry. This confirms my opinion that this wine will be really good in about 5 years time.
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7/18/2009 - J-Sho wrote: 91 Points
There is a reason I always love this wine. Big nose of dark fruit, cassis and some brown sugar to go along with a medium bodied, well structured palate that is nicely balanced. Dependable, pleasing, and relatively inexpensive per Napa standards.
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5/23/2009 - ejca wrote:
excellent, I am going to buy more.
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1/1/2009 - terroir wrote: 90 Points
Much better than 6 months ago, and she will develope with another 6 to 9 months. While less fruit than 05 Claret she now shows finesse and good structure,
with red currant, black cherry, and a pinch of cranberry..Nice finish with good amount of currant. Glad I have 6 more bottles to age.
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12/26/2008 - Blue Shorts wrote: 91 Points
A nice claret. Big nose of balckberries, flowers and dark fruit. The taste is a bit hot and could cue more time, but it's a typical Lede.... just wonderful.
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12/20/2008 - elamasters wrote: 88 Points
Great for everyday drinking. Not really deep or complex, but quite pleasant.
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11/20/2008 - whits wrote: 91 Points
as of now needs to be decanted for at least half-an-hour, great aroma of oak and dark fruit with some green pepper, big flavors of dark cherries, tobacco, and sweet blackberry, long, dry finish, shows some real potential, seems more focused compared to the past two vintages, still tannic, young, a good value in the next years to come
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