2002 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge Vineyard

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Tasting notes
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2006

Bright, saturated ruby-red. Higher-pitched aromas of sweet currant, plum, tobacco, chocolate and espresso, with a note of toasty oak; showed black cherry and minerals with aeration. Lush and pliant, yet a bit dominated today by its spine; the flavors of plum, licorice, spice and graphite are sweetened by oak. Initially, the wine's acids and oak tannins clashed, but this cabernet grew more harmonious with aeration. Ultimately a bit longer and finer than the basic 2002 cabernet bottling, but needs a few years of cellaring. May merit an outstanding rating with bottle aging.

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89
89/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Robert Parker

89
89+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Drink 2005-2015, Robert Parker, Dec 2005

The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monitor Ledge Vineyard possesses an impressive deep ruby/purple color as well as a tight, but noble nose of white flowers and black currants, followed by chalky tannin and firm structure. It should age well for a decade. Tel. (707) 963-7108

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Duckhorn
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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