94
points
PerryMoore 2005 Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena)
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$100
An Incredible Hulk of a wine. Ripe, powerful, dense and young. So big, it feels heavy, almost clumsy, now. Fully dry, with a fine fusion of sour cherry, black currant, green olive, dark chocolate, violets and smoky new oak. Better after 2011.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)
93
points
PerryMoore 2005 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
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$100
Very ripe and full-bodied, with firm yet well-developed tannins. Despite its power, there’s a feminine charm in the softly elaborate texture and opulent flavors. Blackberries, red and black currants, spicy plum sauce, smoky cedar and hints of dark chocolate and butterscotch. Now through 2017.
— S.H.
(9/1/2009)