2000 Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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(14.2% alcohol): Saturated dark red. Rich, expressive, slightly high-toned scents of dark raspberry, truffley underbrush, coffee, mocha and spices, along with an herbal element. Then plush and broad on the palate; considerably fuller and fleshier than the pre-Melka vintages here. Plum and herb flavors are complemented by burnished oak notes of torrefaction. At once drier, slightly greener and more energetic than the 1998.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2000 possesses pleasant smoky cherry and currant characteristics, medium body, good sweet fruit, but a superficial style. This charming effort is best consumed over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (707) 963-9292; Fax (707) 963-7848
(from vines planted in 1989) Good medium red. Aromas of red cherry, redcurrant, flowers and dill. Bright flavors of sweet red fruits, chocolate and maple syrup. A rather linear style of cabernet, with firm acids. Finishes with fine, granular tannins and very good length.