1997 125/25 Anniversary Cabernet
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(13.4% alcohol): Bright medium ruby. Almost inky but not brutal on the nose, showing subtle violet lift to the aromas of black fruits and woodsmoke. Quite silky and fruity on entry, then the wine's juicy, slightly dominant acidity gives the middle palate a touch of sourness that's accentuated on the back by firm, dusty, tongue-saturating tannins. But this dark, very fresh wine seems still to be evolving and finishes firm and long.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Full ruby-red. Explosive aromas of plum syrup, currant and tar. Large-scaled, sweet and mouthfilling, with lovely inner-mouth flavors of currant, leather and spice cake. Not yet revealing its full complexity but lush and very long, with big, sweet, chewy tannins thoroughly supported by huge fruit.