1997 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 89 points

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  7/14/2021 - BoulderWine wrote: 84 Points

  Didn’t hold up very well. Disjointed. Group rated 84.

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  2/1/2018 - jhack1961 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Good color - deep burgundy w expected bricking at rim. Fairly muted nose upon opening but it developed great nuanced complexity with air - saddle leather, plum, orange rind - good after 2+ hours and 5x better 2nd day. Reminded me somewhat of a decent mature Barolo. Medium body, well balanced, tannins resolved, this is fully mature. Well stored bottles may hold a few more years but no upside anticipated, drink up.

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  4/15/2012 - Old Course 72 wrote: 88 Points

  Showing a bit of age, still robust

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  1/1/2012 - Wineonthevine wrote: 92 Points

  Great Burgundy color. Spicy, peppery, robust, big burgundy flavors, including currant, ripen plum, and black cherry; tannins are present but mellowed; went well with prime rib. Better with food than without.
  Tried the next night, had mellowed a bit, less pepper, still very good. I will try another bottle in three months, then another in six months. Believe it is at its prime, but could benefit from a little more cellar time.

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  1/1/2012 - Wineonthevine wrote: 91 Points

  No need to decant. Great Burgundy color. Spicy, peppery, robust, big burgundy flavors, including currant, ripen plum, and black cherry; tannins are present but mellowed; went well with prime rib. Better with food than without.
  Day Two: Still very potable. Smooth with some pepper remaining. Nice flavor.

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