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Default TN Freemark Abbey Cabernet Bosche 1978

This bottle of Freemark Abbey Cabernet(Sauvignon)Bosche 1978 was
properly stored since shortly after release and the fill was still in
the neck. The color is still quite deep with only a little age showing
around the rim. The bouquet and taste are both quite intense. There is
much cassis and other dark stone fruit with a touch typical Napa
eucalyptus herbal character. The wine is not over oaked, as are some of
the 70s, but it would take quite a bit of oak indeed to overpower this
very intense wine. This is a very large wine, even for one from the
70s. The finish is fairly long. There is enough acid, but it could
stand a bit more for my taste. The wine is nearly port-like in
intensity. There is still tannin, but it now is smooth. However there
is a hint of oxidation. It might not bother some people, but I do not
like this in a red wine, but I am a bit more tolerant for some sweet
white wines. This could just be a slightly off bottle. I still have 2
bottles, so I will retaste it before too long.

 
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