Started off as pale, thin and Maderized. I had slim hopes. But it made a tremendous come back. Within 45 to 60 minutes it was rich, dark fruity and balanced. It bloomed and shone. It never completely lost it's mustiness, but it darkened, became around and very fruity. The acid continued throughout. It had only a short window before it began to fade. It had its 15 minutes of fame, but oh what a 15 minutes. — 11 years ago
Nice bottle age and depth of flavors. A very smooth soft cabernet flavor shone through — 11 years ago
Took about 45 min for this to really come into its own. Seductive nose...the acidity toned down and the dark berry fruits really shone through. Finish is clean and the tannins are soft yet hold on throughout. — 11 years ago
Needed a couple hours to come around, but then shone in a restrained CA way with miso glazed salmon. Mature, but no rush. — 12 years ago
Delicious wine from Napa wine tasting (Doyle girls) with nice minerality and hints of fruit: white peach and melon. — 13 years ago
Chris Grimm
A great value. Started out seeming a little heavy handed on the oak, but after being open a bit, fruit shone through. — 11 years ago