Community Tasting Notes 14

• The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 96 points

  April 17, 2023 - Retail $200. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. I am not sure what I did or whom I flattered to end up with a 12-year-old, $200 Napa Valley Cab, but I would gladly do it all again, whatever it was. Whoa. Initially, this was quite closed and nondescript, but after a bit of time open? Holy cow. Dark, even *really* dark fruit with cassis, bramble berry, and black raspberry, yowza. The palate is dark, even *really* dark, with all that black fruit that introduced itself on the nose, but here accompanied by a subtle tartness that was otherwise hidden. Some earth, some spice, and silky, nearly integrated tannins. Whoa. This only got better once open, and while the $200 tariff (library wine) is steep, it might well be worth it. 96 Points.
  
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• isaacjamesbaker wrote: 94 points

  January 28, 2023 - A vibrant purple color. Gorgeous aromas of currants, black cherries, dark plums, a compote of deliciousness, mixed with mint, eucalyptus, clove, some coffee and black pepper. Still so alive, but those secondary nuances are really popping. The palate has structured but suave tannins and crisp acidity, and lots of juicy, tart currants and plum fruit. The accents of dusty earth, smoked meat, mint, some black olive, mushroom and spice rub – it all adds a fascinating and delicious display. The fruit is still so full, but has that tangy, edge from the age and vintage, but it’s holding up really well and has a lot more evolution to go. I’d love to re-taste this in five to seven years to see where the savory tones go and how the tannins and fruit integrate further.

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• jimyeni Does not like this wine: 88 points

  November 22, 2022 - Very reflective of the vintage except I have seen some 11s start to come into their own like the Rudd. This one is still tart, thin, and full of pyrazines.

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• caesar77 Likes this wine: 94 points

  September 4, 2022 - Purplish red with dark ruby edge in color. Perfume of cherry compote, espresso and vanilla on the nose. On the palate there is an explosion of black cherry that leads into sweet earth and mineral salinity on the finish. Tannins are in beautiful harmony and perceived only somewhat on the cheeks and gums. Finish is very long and enjoyable with fruit notes still registering after 30+ seconds. I don't have anything from this maker to compare to, but I have no trouble believing the assessment from other tasters stating that now is the perfect time to drink this wine.

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• JJB007 Likes this wine: 96 points

  October 14, 2021 - a perfect time to drink this wine

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type Red
• Producer Kelly Fleming Wines
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• In Cellars 425 (48%)
• Consumed 452 (52%)

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