A classic, vintage, Napa Cab. Perfect bottle with mid-to-high neck fill. Showed beautifully, needing only an hour to reveal its true character. Dark fruit, sous bois, and a medicinal aspect filled the bouquet. The palate was defined by plenty of glossy fruit, attractive bottle age, true freshness, a sumptuous body, and a lovely texture. Peppery spice laced the finish.
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Remarably pure and fresh with sumptuous soured black fruits and blackcurrant leaf. Some leathery and savoury qualities lurking behind but there is poise and structure here, with very fine powdery tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Generous and lush, it did a rack of lamb proud.
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Wow it was so dark and youthful. Ready to drink though. Smooth. Improved in the glass. We decanted 30 minutes before. Finish was a bit soft. Glad I know someone with three more bottles
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Lots of funk and confusion upon opening. 4 hours in decanter blew it off. Completely integrated, sweet, slightly fading fruit, but enough acidity and balanced tannins to impress and delight.
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Wow! Very youthful wine for 27 years old. Needs decanting to show its stuff. Olive/herb aroma profile and tart, long red fruit flavors. Well balanced with nice structure for the long haul. Very good!
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3/24/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
A classic, vintage, Napa Cab. Perfect bottle with mid-to-high neck fill. Showed beautifully, needing only an hour to reveal its true character. Dark fruit, sous bois, and a medicinal aspect filled the bouquet. The palate was defined by plenty of glossy fruit, attractive bottle age, true freshness, a sumptuous body, and a lovely texture. Peppery spice laced the finish.
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7/8/2017 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 93 Points
Remarably pure and fresh with sumptuous soured black fruits and blackcurrant leaf. Some leathery and savoury qualities lurking behind but there is poise and structure here, with very fine powdery tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Generous and lush, it did a rack of lamb proud.
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9/8/2014 - Zinlady Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow it was so dark and youthful. Ready to drink though. Smooth. Improved in the glass. We decanted 30 minutes before. Finish was a bit soft. Glad I know someone with three more bottles
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1/26/2014 - maxfischer wrote: 91 Points
Lots of funk and confusion upon opening. 4 hours in decanter blew it off. Completely integrated, sweet, slightly fading fruit, but enough acidity and balanced tannins to impress and delight.
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1/2/2014 - meniscus Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow! Very youthful wine for 27 years old. Needs decanting to show its stuff. Olive/herb aroma profile and tart, long red fruit flavors. Well balanced with nice structure for the long haul. Very good!
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