Still together, has years to go. Who knew, back in 2002 which (to me) unknown or lesser known would go the distance, excel, or fall short? This one excels- not just another Cali cab, distinctive, memorable. Leaves me wishing I had more.
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2 hour decant and needs it. Dark and viscous, the nose is all sweet black fruits tonight. Cassis, pomegranate and plums, this has a finely poised creamy texture, something reminiscent of a Dr. Crane Cabernet. Palate shows deep and pure blackness. Some cedar, leather, tea leaf and cardamom. A pretty wine with notes of spring flowers and violets. Great balance and nearly fully resolved, this is a very distinctive wine, maybe a wee 'too' sweet in profile. A long finish and your on track for a very decent evening. very decent.
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10/30/2017 - Vinomnivore Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little more muted than than the last bottle. Much better on day 2. I would decant next time.
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10/4/2017 - Vinomnivore Likes this wine: 93 Points
Muted upon opening, turns out this just needed a little time to breath and warm up from cellar temp. Good dark fruit with pencil lead, tobacco.
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6/8/2015 - capacious Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still together, has years to go. Who knew, back in 2002 which (to me) unknown or lesser known would go the distance, excel, or fall short? This one excels- not just another Cali cab, distinctive, memorable. Leaves me wishing I had more.
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10/6/2012 - lisaandhenry wrote: 91 Points
I did a 3 hour decant and the wine is very good, but drink it soon I am not sure it was not just beyond peak.
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12/21/2011 - King Cab wrote: 91 Points
2 hour decant and needs it. Dark and viscous, the nose is all sweet black fruits tonight. Cassis, pomegranate and plums, this has a finely poised creamy texture, something reminiscent of a Dr. Crane Cabernet. Palate shows deep and pure blackness. Some cedar, leather, tea leaf and cardamom. A pretty wine with notes of spring flowers and violets. Great balance and nearly fully resolved, this is a very distinctive wine, maybe a wee 'too' sweet in profile. A long finish and your on track for a very decent evening. very decent.
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