Spicy, elegant and VERY Napa Cab in the nose. Big and bold. Dark cherries, cassis, graphite and a touch of green herbs. Long finish. More dark red and spicy fruit. Showing well. Tannin are well integrated.
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Has really benefitted from the additional 3-4 years in the bottle. The tannins have mellowed considerably. Still very powerful and concentrated. Still with loads of dark blue and black fruit and a nice acid backbone. Still has time left to improve in the cellar.
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Seems to be at an awkward stage right now. The fruits seemed very muted and tannins a bit rough. Flavors, aromas, and textures didn't seem in harmony. Opened bottle about an hour before serving.
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This score is based on perceived potential because this is way too young to drink now. I knew it but really wanted to sample this wine, even though I knew it was too soon. Closed and a tannic monster now. Has acidity and backbone of black and blue fruit to age very well for 7-10 years. Now that I have tried it, I will wait until 2014 to try again!
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8/22/2021 - beezer6 wrote: 92 Points
Spicy, elegant and VERY Napa Cab in the nose.
Big and bold. Dark cherries, cassis, graphite and a touch of green herbs.
Long finish. More dark red and spicy fruit. Showing well. Tannin are well integrated.
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12/17/2016 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 93 Points
The last 10 months have benefitted this wine. Needed about an hour to soften up, but a very rich and velvety Napa cab. Textbook big Napa cab
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9/29/2016 - meatbomb013 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Has really benefitted from the additional 3-4 years in the bottle. The tannins have mellowed considerably. Still very powerful and concentrated. Still with loads of dark blue and black fruit and a nice acid backbone. Still has time left to improve in the cellar.
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2/27/2016 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 90 Points
Seems to be at an awkward stage right now. The fruits seemed very muted and tannins a bit rough. Flavors, aromas, and textures didn't seem in harmony. Opened bottle about an hour before serving.
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4/14/2012 - meatbomb013 wrote: 93 Points
This score is based on perceived potential because this is way too young to drink now. I knew it but really wanted to sample this wine, even though I knew it was too soon. Closed and a tannic monster now. Has acidity and backbone of black and blue fruit to age very well for 7-10 years.
Now that I have tried it, I will wait until 2014 to try again!
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