Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (NW)
Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2004:
Black currant, plum, and milk chocolate on the nose and palate
A brief note of plastic?
Plum takes over on the smooth finish
Mild tannins
This wine was fantastic in 2002 and not so good in 2003. Because of that, I was anticipating a recovery for 2004. After patiently waiting for the release in my area, I scooped up the first bottle in great anticipation. Two years ago I bought the wine for $7 and last week I paid $10. Sadly, it just isn't what I was hoping for. Along with the nice soft fruit flavor, there is also a brief plastic note. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me, but there is something there that doesn't fit. I have concluded, though, that it's not worth spending any more time analyzing. Since I can't decide if I really like this wine or not, I'm done trying. There's too much wine out there for me to waste any more type on this. Raise a glass (of something you know you like).
posted by NW @ 10:13 PM | permalink| CreativeCommons
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4 Comments:
We tasted this wine tonight and were also very disappointed. Vinegar and rubber tires were the prevailing tastes. Ugh. Would you believe that Mr. nywino dumped his glass out????
I actually really like this wine. It is very young and needs a long time to open (1-2 hrs) but when it does it has really nice fruit and a balanced lite finish. I think in time this will be real nice
I love this cab-spicy, full bodied, and fruit-laden....with a soft finish. Love it
This wine is excellent. I opened a bottle about an hour ago. I wish I had another bottle of this wine.
It has hints of mulberries and pepper. It creamy and has a dainty ending.
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