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Community Tasting Notes 12
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TXRDW wrote: 91 points
July 31, 2022 - Not quite as good as last bottle 18 months ago, seems to have lost a bit of complexity. Still a very solid wine that likely needs a few years more cellar time.
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pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine: 95 points
June 24, 2022 - Vibrant yet Supple Cab - rich fruit - Black Currant & Cocoa with hint of Oak. Super well balanced with ripe Tannins. Velvety long finish with Blackberry and a touch of Graphite that keeps the taste buds wanting more. Another Melka winner
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$Rice wrote: 87 points
January 6, 2022 - Too tanned for me
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davidandrose Likes this wine: 93 points
June 4, 2021 - Decanted, immediately returned the bottle, and followed over the course of an hour. The fifth or sixth wine of the evening.
Earthy notes on the nose.after the prior quick decant, I’m shocked how much this has softened up. Really nice balance of structure and ripe, blue band red fruit. I’m impressed with this wine approachability at such a young age. Good through 2026A-* -
YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 95 points
March 25, 2021 - Very smooth, drinking well
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Melka
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation CJ
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 000004343509, 451847367502
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 326 (52%)
- Consumed 306 (48%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 12 votes
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- ProducerMelka
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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