2003 Vine Cliff Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 88.6 points

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  5/5/2019 - BostonDoug wrote: 91 Points

  I decided I need to get after some bottles that have past their suggested drinking windows. This is a great example of a wine that has improved past its anticipated time. PnP, tannins are medium with round edges, acid is in balance with mouth watering appeal and a fairly long warm finish. Ruby red, slightly browned edges. A bit raisiny on the nose, maybe some ripe plums. Dark pitted fruits are accented by the balance of tannins, acid and alcohol. Lovely.

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  10/10/2011 - gaschief wrote: 90 Points

  Nose of vanilla, ruby red garnet color, taste berries and tannins mellowed, moderate finish --a superb wine,

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  11/13/2007 - Always4wine wrote: 88 Points

  Deep garnet color, I taste tar and earthiness that reminds me of the "Rutherford dust". Wonderful firm tannins that give a good mouthfeel and a firm structure leading to a long finish.

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  1/12/2007 - snaff wrote: 85 Points

  Vanilla, cassis and pine forest scents in the nose. Unfortunately the flavors don't quite live up to the nose -- heavy on the oak, and earthiness which overwhelms the more subtle fruit flavors. Kind of one dimensional and not a good value.

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