1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2011
Red-ruby. Bright aromas of cherry, chocolate and menthol. Fat and sweet on entry, with some very ripe notes, but also a slight green quality, to the flavors of cherry, licorice and herbs. A wine of moderate depth. Finishes with notes of bitter chocolate and tar. CHECK VINTAGE??
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88
88/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
88
88/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Bright ruby-red. Aromatic nose of black cherry, redcurrant, tobacco, licorice, earth and hot stones. Dense, sweet and smoky; broad but not especially filled in or deep. Finishes with a slightly roasted quality. Could use a bit more delineation and freshness.
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Barbour Vineyards
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