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2018 Alta Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Oso Malo
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Atlas Peak
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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EshwarS wrote:
June 25, 2023 - It started out being very oak heavy on the nose as well as palate. Fruit was muted. But at the 2 hour mark after decanting, it seemed to settle down. The fruit was perceptibly brighter and oak was less overwhelming. Blackberry, raspberry, some cinnamon.
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davidandrose Likes this wine: 88 points
April 15, 2023 - Pulled the cork last night. On day 2 this remains extremely dark, deep and primal. Tar, crushed stone and freshly tanned leather on the nose. Dry and acidic across the palate, this has potential but I'll let 6-9 months pass before popping another bottle. Potential to add 1-3 points w time but 88-89 today.
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westfordreds wrote: 91 points
July 14, 2022 - Robert Parkers Wine Advocate rated this a 91
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Alta Wines
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Oso Malo
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Atlas Peak
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 115 (51%)
- Consumed 109 (48%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationAtlas Peak
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