TN: 2002 Emilio's Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

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  • 2002 Emilio’s Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (2/22/2013)
    What an interesting wine. The bouquet explodes from the glass from 2 feet away; pure cardamom, cola and cassis driven. The palate shows all that with a hi-toned verve of acidity. Notes of cedar, lead pencil and leather within a black fruit profile filled with black berries, currants & some Creme de Royal. Finish is long and true to the fruit. This wine would make lovers of classically styled Cabernet weep; pure classic and focused. Beautiful save for the wee bit of acidity riding into my nose. The best showing of the 4 I purchased back in 2010. (92 pts.)

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I completely agree, Mike- the Emilio’s Terrace Reserves from 01 and 02 are stellar- classic claret with no jammy character whatsoever. The '01 is even better than the '02, IMHO. Thanks for jogging my memory of these beauties!

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Their face to the public, Ira Zuckerman, poured at the table next to me at one of the few Family Winemakers tastings I poured at. Ira was a gentleman who had such enthusiasm for the wine business. He offered me a ride to the airport in the limo he had secured - problem was, part way there, we realized our flights were from different airports! How hilarious.

Sadly, he passed a few years ago at the young age of 66. Ira - you were a pleasure.

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Great story.