Auction purchase, cork in fine condition. Splash decanted off minimal sediment, followed over the evening. Really lovely pre-Parker Napa cab. At nearly 30 years old, still youthful fruit, raspberry, red currant, blackberry and plum. Earthy undertones, cigar box, with fresh acidity, only 13.5% ABV. Medium+ body, silky tannins. Well kept bottles should have another 5-10 years.
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An auction bottle that I wanted to enjoy and cost $55, nose of plum, fig, cigar box, spring flowers, and sage, more of the same on the palate, medium/big body, old style Cabernet Sauvignon taste, smooth and flavorful and delicious, on the down hill side but still showing extremely well, long, long, floral finish.
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4/22/2023 - Maphill01 Likes this wine:
Auction purchase, cork in fine condition. Splash decanted off minimal sediment, followed over the evening. Really lovely pre-Parker Napa cab. At nearly 30 years old, still youthful fruit, raspberry, red currant, blackberry and plum. Earthy undertones, cigar box, with fresh acidity, only 13.5% ABV. Medium+ body, silky tannins. Well kept bottles should have another 5-10 years.
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5/11/2014 - mlawren1 wrote: 92 Points
Still drinking well, nice red fruit and earth with a smooth finish.
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1/16/2013 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
An auction bottle that I wanted to enjoy and cost $55, nose of plum, fig, cigar box, spring flowers, and sage, more of the same on the palate, medium/big body, old style Cabernet Sauvignon taste, smooth and flavorful and delicious, on the down hill side but still showing extremely well, long, long, floral finish.
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6/23/2010 - Johann Von Mastiff wrote: 92 Points
Drinking great. I am bummed this is my last bottle.
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4/7/2010 - bobbubbabs wrote: 90 Points
Holding up well; better than I expected and not OTH like some other '94s. Smooth, tasty, not vegetal. Drinking window looks quite reasonable.
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