Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004 (750ml) Langhe moderately tannic mouthfeel and impressive

moderately tannic mouthfeel and impressive power

with adequate acidity

a ballerina-like poise with the structure of the Forth Bridge

at least in comparison to recent Lafite vintages that have been far more backward and powerful

The 2007 Gattinara Osso San Grato is a thrilling Gattinara

Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004 (750ml) Langhe moderately tannic mouthfeel and impressiveBecoming tertiary and slightly funky with dried black fruit aromas, the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon also has dusty plum and elements of dried herbs with sweet oak essences on the nose. The wine also wilted violets and lilac elements with notions of high toned dark red fruit flavors of black raspberry, wild strawberry, currants and crme de cassis. With a full body and elements of tree bark and forest floor on the palate, this wine shows oddly more