Excellent. Crimson brown, a bit thinner than expected, but not in a bad way. Picked up the currants others noted, and some cedar/green pepper. Fun wine.
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Nose a bit edgy and herbal. Green pepper, soil, seems like '82 was an underripe vintage in Napa. You can feel the high acidity already on the nose, a bit of volatility as well. Medium-light bodied. The nose opens up nicely. Flowers, honey, some coffee. Very nice.
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Tasted at Press Napa Valley dinner on recommendation from somm Scott White. Fantastic pull. In a blind I would've guessed 2003 or later. So young and big. Decanted 45 minutes. Beautiful cedar and cassis, along with dark chocolate and an earthiness. Forget 1982 Bordeaux. Try 1982 Cali cab. ! Highest recommendation.
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10/13/2021 - DBenke wrote: 95 Points
Ridiculously good. Cork was perfect. Nose fantastic. Fruit is full and velvety. Lucky to taste such a good wine.
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2/22/2020 - Tobacco wrote:
Excellent. Crimson brown, a bit thinner than expected, but not in a bad way. Picked up the currants others noted, and some cedar/green pepper. Fun wine.
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7/22/2018 - ShadowIII Likes this wine: 93 Points
still with lots of fruit, has developed a very complex nose with cedar, spice, currants, good mid palate, nice long finish
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5/23/2018 - AV2012 wrote: 90 Points
Nose a bit edgy and herbal. Green pepper, soil, seems like '82 was an underripe vintage in Napa. You can feel the high acidity already on the nose, a bit of volatility as well. Medium-light bodied. The nose opens up nicely. Flowers, honey, some coffee. Very nice.
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11/18/2016 - eschaefer wrote: 96 Points
Tasted at Press Napa Valley dinner on recommendation from somm Scott White. Fantastic pull. In a blind I would've guessed 2003 or later. So young and big. Decanted 45 minutes. Beautiful cedar and cassis, along with dark chocolate and an earthiness. Forget 1982 Bordeaux. Try 1982 Cali cab. ! Highest recommendation.
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