I was worried about this one, being a 2002 even though it's been in my temp/humidity wine cabinet the entire time I've owned it. The drinking window showed it being past it prime. Opened and decanted for about 25 mins. Still showed well, the cigar box/leather taste was still there, and although the fruit had faded somewhat, it was still very enjoyable. The color did not rust at all, still had a nice purple hue. I think Oakville cabs can go a while longer than most people think if stored properly. Definitely on it's last legs, I'm glad we opened it.
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Totally ready to drink but let it open up for an hour. We drank it early, it was good, but our last glasses were excellent...almost a totally different wine. Don't wait any longer on this one!
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6/29/2019 - gogiants925 Likes this wine: 90 Points
I was worried about this one, being a 2002 even though it's been in my temp/humidity wine cabinet the entire time I've owned it. The drinking window showed it being past it prime. Opened and decanted for about 25 mins. Still showed well, the cigar box/leather taste was still there, and although the fruit had faded somewhat, it was still very enjoyable. The color did not rust at all, still had a nice purple hue. I think Oakville cabs can go a while longer than most people think if stored properly. Definitely on it's last legs, I'm glad we opened it.
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2/7/2015 - jww Likes this wine: 89 Points
very light nose and a bit funky at first thought it might be over the hill
but came right around nice wine ready to drink now
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11/24/2013 - ihavezinned wrote:
time to drink up!
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6/21/2013 - jebewines wrote: flawed
Totally ready to drink but let it open up for an hour. We drank it early, it was good, but our last glasses were excellent...almost a totally different wine. Don't wait any longer on this one!
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5/27/2012 - danscellar wrote: 90 Points
Nice cab, lots of structure but a bit woody over fruit
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