wine – 2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

• 2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (11/14/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over 90 minutes then re-corked and re-tasted 24 hours later.

  Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lilacs, currants, white pepper, plums and Kirsch. Flavors of currants, plums, boysenberries and black cherries. Medium acidity, firm to slightly drying tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.

  Nose was showing beautifully at both tastings but the palate was a little tight at the first tasting and tasted better after 24 hours so be sure and decant some if opening now. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2007 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

• 2007 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (11/4/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about an hour.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, violets, roasted meat, currants and plums. Flavors of currants, plums and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 1977 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve

• 1977 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve – USA, California, Napa Valley (10/13/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Garnet color in the glass, a little dusty looking. Nose of licorice, cocoa powder and tobacco. Flavors of tart red berries, cherries and cranberries. Tart acidity, resolved tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate

• 2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley (10/10/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, potpourri, plums, raspberries and cherries. Flavors of raspberries, boysenberries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2009 L’Aventure Optimus

• 2009 L’Aventure Optimus – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (10/6/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, tobacco, black pepper and dark plum. Flavors of dried plum, black berries and currants. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

• 1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – USA, California, Napa Valley (10/5/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 2-3 hours.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cigar box, talc, dust, black berries and dark plums. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. Ready to go. I’d drink. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2012 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon

• 2012 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (9/26/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind. Glass decanted about 1 hour before serving.

  Dark garnet, almost purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lavender, soapstone, black currants and dark plums. Flavors of black raspberries, boysenberries, dark plums and a dash of black cherries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little air time or continue to hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2005 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Wight

• 2005 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Wight – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (9/11/2020)
  WIML95

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

  Beautiful nose of lavender, thistle, mixed spices and dried plums. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and dark, juicy plums. Medium to tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (95 points)
  

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wine – 2002 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate

• 2002 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley (8/7/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 3 hours.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of sandalwood, light brown sugar, potpourri, Kirsch and black pepper. Flavors of boysenberries, loganberries, plums and black cherries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2007 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard

• 2007 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (8/1/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

  Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black currants, dried plums and black cherries. Flavors of dried plums, black currants and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (93 points)
  

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