Crocker Starr, Stone Place Cuvee, Napa Valley

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Red · Cabernet Sauvignon Red Bordeaux Blend
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LWIN 1565955
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91 /100
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Taster #3034 · Sep 4, 2022
Very enjoyable cab. It will probably last for a while, but I'm not sure it will get any better. As an aside, I've had more recent C&S wines that drank very well young (and I generally prefer to age reds), but this was only my second experience with one of their earlier wines. This one was in a good place, but I did have a "funk" issue similar to the comment before this one with the '05. Hopefully that's not …
2002 vintage
Taster #0689 · Jan 1, 2021
Decent fruit and body; funky notes seemed like brett or similar taint, not horrible but dominated the impression, metallic hints with some chemical hints; decent finish but not right.
2002 vintage
Taster #8685 · Aug 13, 2016
93/100
Very nice nose, great fruit, cedar and tobacco with medium to long finish.
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Taster #1214 · Apr 29, 2015
88/100
Drink soon.
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Taster #1214 · Nov 24, 2013
90/100
Still has some life left and probably has a couple more years left. Enjoyable.
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Taster #7350 · Feb 8, 2013
Nicely integrated oak, black fruit, pencil shavings, plum, slight jam, good tannins, bright and long. Great mouthfeel, nice loft.
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Taster #8450 · Oct 29, 2012
91/100
Don't know if it's bottle variation or my variation. Ten months ago, I thought this was headed downhill, but last night's bottle was just fine. Cassis and charcoal (smoke) on the nose. Same on the palate, but, after an hour of air, it began to exhibit a lot of semi-sweet chocolate. Medium body, but a long, fruit-driven finish. Probably AT its peak right now, so it's probably time to drink up.
2002 vintage
Taster #8450 · Dec 31, 2011
88/100
Only five months after tasting this for the first time since its release, i was a little disappointed. The nose and flavor components on the palate were about the same as in July, but the texture seemed more austere, and the finish seemed a lot shorter. Don't know if it was bottle variation or my variation, but it could not have gone so far downhill in only five months. I guess time will tell.
2002 vintage
Taster #8450 · Jul 23, 2011
92/100
The Spectator's 2011 "Drink By" date was way off, because this wine is drinking beautifully right now. Opened (not decanted) about 60 to 90 minutes before tasting. Plenty of plums and black fruit, along with pumpkin pie spices. Very integrated and well balanced, with a terrific texture and a reasonably long finish. WOTN at a wine tasting party.
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Taster #9410 · Jun 10, 2011
90/100
Took a rather long time to open. Drinking well with desserts at end of night. Opened at a tasting event and this wine held up better than most. Excellent balance among fruit tannins and acidity. Lovely fruit on nose. Cinnamon and warm spices on palate.
2002 vintage
Taster #3509 · Mar 23, 2011
90/100
The wine looks Crimson colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Blackberry, and Black currant (cassis). It tastes like Blackberry, Black currant (cassis), and Oak. The body is Medium/Full. The wine is textured Polished. The wine finishes Medium.
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Taster #5733 · Feb 27, 2011
92/100
In the heart of its drinking window. Solid fruit remains but its perfectly integrated.
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Taster #0935 · Nov 18, 2009
90/100
Flickinger Wines Customer Appreciation Tasting (The Casino Club, Chicago, Illinois) : Opaque inky garnet color. Aromas of blackberry, mint and blue fruit. Well-balanced, with blackberry, cassis, herb and currant tones.
2002 vintage
Taster #6985 · Jul 3, 2009
90/100
WIML90 Tasted July 3, 2009. Opened and glass decanted shortly before serving. Followed over about 2 hours. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, fairly clear hue. Nose of violets, boysenberry, plums and black berries. Flavors of boysenberry, black berries and a bit of black cherries over the medium finish. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the shorter term.
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Taster #9887 · Jun 28, 2009
92/100
Still going strong, bright cherries and Mocha...40+ seconds on the finish.
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Taster #5733 · Sep 21, 2008
90/100
Pop and pour. Nice right out of the bottle, with dark cherry fruits and some oak, which became much more prominent as the bottle opened up. This probably can't withstand too much decanting as it seems a bit thin at present; curious to see evolution and the extent to which the oak diminishes. The 2001 Stone Place is among our favorite wines, and a top qpr.
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Taster #0013 · Jul 9, 2008
92/100
really good wine. toasty oak with a massive core of currant, cedar and dark berries. Still very tannic, but had a sweet blueberry and vanilla finish.
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Taster #6985 · May 22, 2008
92/100
WIML92. Back on target. Just as good as the first bottle. Decant if opening now. Drink or hold.
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Taster #6985 · Oct 5, 2007
90/100
WIML90? Tasted October 5, 2007. Not as good as the previous bottle. Decanted 1 hour. Purple color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Nose was muted early on giving way to some aromas of balsamic, currants and white pepper. Fairly juicy flavors of boysenberry and black berries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full body. Maybe holding a little longer will work some of the funk off the nose.
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Taster #0584 · Nov 24, 2006
87/100
Opened 2 hrs before drinking. Big, thick red. Deep purple color with a ring of bright red around the edges. Lots of bright red fruits (plums & cherries), oak, & sage. Medium tannins. A little too green and alcoholic for my palate. The merlot in this wine gives it a little more class and structure than I expected. Average finish. Not a bad wine, but not a great one.
2002 vintage
Taster #6985 · Jun 30, 2006
92/100
WIML92,PURPLE92,NOWA,WS87 Tasted June 30, 2006 at a retail tasting. Opened and served immediately in a Riedel tasting glass. Dark purple to crimson color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of fresh flowers, sliced plums and crushed black berries. A little mocha as well. Flavors of plums, black berries, Bing cherries and licorice. Medium acidity, medium tannins. Medium bodied. I’d recommend holding at least one more year or be prepared for at least an hour in the decanter. 2008 might …
2002 vintage