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Richly spicy aromas of black tea, allspice and cinnamon lead off, followed by dark berry, chocolate and earth flavors. Understated fruit lets the varied spice notes shine through, particularly on the finish. 1 Note
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This Cab, from a vintage that has been criticized for a perceived lack of longevity, is still chugging right along. Smoky and toasty on the nose, it adds flavors of superripe fruit on the palate: dates, figs and prunes. Richly textured, with a long, still-chewy finish. Drink now–2010. 1 Note
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A difficult vintage that should have been drunk in its youth, the ’98 shows a strong herbal component, lacks fruit and features a clipped, high-acid finish. 1 Note
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Reined in and tight, but with solid potential given another few years of cellaring. Smoke, earth and herbal notes accent cassis and black cherry fruit. Crisp and firm on the finish, but should bloom by 2008. 1 Note
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On the downhill slide, this still packs in enough tobacco, earth, molasses and prune flavor to remain pleasurable. 1 Note
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Lovely when first poured, this belted out rich cassis and vanilla scents alongside aged notes of leather and dried spices. Silky and medium-bodied, with a long, elegant finish. Several minutes later, it started to fade. Drink up. 1 Note
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Just beginning to drop its fruit, making the focus now on earth and tobacco flavors. This doesn’t seem as ripe as the ’94, but shows a bit more structure, ending on a slightly astringent note. Drink up. 1 Note
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An interesting wine, with some green herbal elements on the nose, but also a plump, expansive mouthfeel and ripe flavors of chocolate and plum. Still shows some tannins on the finish. Drink now–2010. 1 Note
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Has a beautiful bouquet, loaded with smoky oak and vanilla and the lushest, ripest pears. But the flavors aren’t quite as rich: It turns citrusy in the mouth, with a creamy texture. Very clean and tart on the finish. —S.H. 1 Note
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Smells a little funky, with a meaty, raw beef aroma on top of scents of green apples. Tastes thin and watery, with a suggested of appley citrus fruit flavor. The finish turns tart and dry. 1 Note
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Cale Merlot - 1997
