TN: 2004 Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown (USA, California, Napa Valley)

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  • 2004 Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown - USA, California, Napa Valley (11/4/2010)
    Pure Cabernet. very classic balanced & elegant. Its dark. Its nose is black fruits at midnight. There is some black-cherry lingering. The palate is pure with the blackest cassis, blackest cherry and a hint of pomegranate. There is some macerated black plum pudding in here too. It’s all focus and never show. There is some mushroom notes, some lead pencil shavings and some lite soy. The balance is incredible. Tannins are in check and super complicated. The acidity it high-wire act-like. Let me tell you of the finish: It’s long and focused with those aforementioned black fruits. Elegance and structure with purity and precision. What else does a Cabernet lover ask for? Nothing.
    Here would be a good test: take any highly rated 2007 and put it alongside this. No contest, because this is the real deal. 100% Cabernet from a great vintage with just a few years on it. Nice. Very nice. Think Karl Lawrence Reserve. (93 pts.)

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Great note Mike! This wine was delicious on release, haven’t had it since.
I love the cranberry/pomegranate note you picked up on and the acid balance in their wines. I have some 01 and 02 sleeping.

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The 2004s I have had in the last 6 months have really come into their own - just beautiful. Strangely, I find I have few in my cellar.

What was the decant time?

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Decant, swirl vigorously, pour. 5 minutes.

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I haven’t had the 04 but I really enjoyed the 03. I’ll have to try and seek out the 04 for a good price.