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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Earthy. Leather. Chocolate. Blackberry.
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| FLAVOR: |
Earthy. Leather. Chocolate. Blackberry.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Complex. Balanced.
Viscous
Mouthfeel.
Voluminous Rich
Body.
Heavy Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
My first time ever tasting Neal Family cab. This bottling was only their second vintage, however, the family has been tending vineyards in Napa for many years. The experience shows here!
This is definitely one of the best 99 cabs I have had. It is a beautifully deep brick red color. Once decanted, this wine kicks out blackberries, chocolate, earth and leather. It takes over your entire mouth with a viscous feel that leads to a marvelous finish. The tannins are thick, but not disjointed, so this one should age for quite some time. A great wine.
I had this up against a pristine bottle of 1997 Cooper-Garrod George's Vineyard and it held its own.
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| SCORE: 94
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| BY: iheidt
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| PRICE: $45 |
| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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