This really leans into the darker aspect of Cab. Dark cassis, loads of dark crushed stone, baker’s chocolate, dark iodiney savory notes. Intense in the mouth, but with surprisingly nice acids for its 14.9 frame. Rich, but bone dry. Still tannic, but it’s soft. — a month ago
Fairly dry and light. A bit of acidity, low tannins. Wish it was more full bodied and complex. Finish also short. — 12 days ago
Boysenberry, chocolate, cigar with nice finish — a month ago
Great especially with the extra time@and decanted but still not the favorite despite Oak Knoll. A bit dark maybe. — 2 months ago
Very good deep Rutherford flavor. Always feel like these are better left but still very good a this point. Likely would have been better decanted. — a month ago
Opened prior to dinner and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2011 pours a bright gold color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart orchard fruit: bruised Golden Delicious apple, lemon drop, marmalade, white flowers, a whiff of clove, Marcona almonds, lanolin and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is wooly. Weeeeeee!!! A special bottle that’s drinking so well at the moment. Drink now with patience through 2036. — 2 months ago
Jason Phillips
Deep ruby color. Balanced tannins, with blackberry and dark fruit on the palate, then comes the spice, espresso, and cocoa on the finish. Love this wine for the price. — 9 days ago