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6 notes

2005

Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown

California · Napa Valley

Less old than the 2001, which was less old than the 1999, these wines (even with this 2005 at a little more than a decade old) are just plain old. Based on the stewed, plummy exhibitions of the most…

Reviewed 24 February 2018
2001

Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown

California · Napa Valley

Less dead than the 1999 version of this wine, the 2001 exhibits similar notes of red and black currant, cedar, dirt, and leather. Some tobacco leaf seeped up through the core as well. In the end,…

Reviewed 24 February 2018
1999

Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown

California · Napa Valley

Just cuz ya have it, doesn't mean you should serve it. Over the hill and dingy. Red currant, old leather, and dirt. Bitter and astringent throughout the attack. A dead wine at this point.

Reviewed 24 February 2018
2014

Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Eternity

California · Napa Valley

In theory, this was better than the 2013 version of this wine. The 2014 Eternity hit the palate with deep, dark black and red fruit. Blackberry, red raspberry, red licorice, plum, and SMOKE. The…

Reviewed 24 February 2018
2013

Clark-Claudon Cabernet Sauvignon Eternity

California · Napa Valley

Even more confusing than the standard Estate Cabernet, this Eternity ping-ponged from muddled and grapey, to bitter and astringent (especially on the back end). Some red and black currant, alcohol,…

Reviewed 24 February 2018