2005 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, California, Napa, Rutherford - Wine Review

Gorgeous wine. Still drinking quite youthfully, this has decades left. Inky purple in color, magenta at the rim. Great nose with cassis, blueberries, cedar and violets. On the palate this has such a luxurious texture. Lush with cassis. Also some charred earth. Tight layers that expand in glass. Great precision. Long finish. This may yet improve a bit and will certainly gain in complexity. Year n and out, one the best Cabs offered anywhere.

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2008 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa - Wine Review

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A+

I have been lucky enough to try this twice in a month. Both times just as amazing. Purple in color. The nose is great with cassis, cedar and pencil lead. Full bodied. On the palate, this is almost seamless. Gorgeous texture. Cassis with graphite and underlying minerals. Long finish. More elegant than powerful but it has power. This is still quite young and needs a long decant or better yet, more time in a good cellar.

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