93
points
Judd's Hill 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$40
Classic ’01 in the perfectly ripened fruit, which shows a balance of cassis, chocolate and olive flavors, lush, firm tannins, and the overall impeccability. There’s great oak here, and it meshes perfectly. Drink now through 2014.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
93
points
Judd's Hill 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$45
Lovely stuff. It starts out smooth but tight, almost reticent, and then it just explodes with dark cherry, plum and black currant. The tannins virtually announce its cellar potential. Elegant, correctly balanced, ample grip and weighty enough. This is one pretty Cabernet, no doubt about it.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
93
points
Judd's Hill 2006 Founders Art Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
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$65
Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Franc, this opulent, flashy young wine is made solidly in the modern cult style. It’s soft and rich in new oak, offering massive blackberries, currants, cassis, violets and smoky cedar wood. The tannins are firm, but not hard, giving the wine structural support through the long, spicy finish. Needs time to show its stuff. 2012–2018.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
92
points
Judd's Hill 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$45
A lovely Cabernet notable for its trim, elegant structure. Made in a less ripe style, it shows crisp, firm acidity underpinning the blackberries, coffee, herbs and cedar. Feels balanced and refined in the mouth, a wine you might call Bordeaux-esque. Offers good drinking now and should develop through 2017.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)